The NAII said it is cautiously optimistic about the Senate vote to increase funding levels for implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by $15 million beyond the Bush Administration’s original budget request. The NAII has more than 690 members that insure one-third of the large U.S. trucks and almost half of all private passenger autos in the U.S. The NAII noted that inspection data supports its concerns regarding the number of unsafe Mexican trucks. The current numbers of inspectors at the border are not even at levels suggested by the Inspector General three years ago, so the additional inspectors are essential. The House DOT appropriations bill, which bans funding for processing the applications of Mexican truckers, and the Senate bill now go to a Conference Committee where differences will be worked out.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Industry Reacts to Senators’ Letter for Claims Data and Recent Reports 
Town Denied Insurance for $11M Judgment Over the Political Closing of Quarry 
New Jersey Employers Should Prepare Now for Oct. 1 Independent Contractor Rule 
Hackers Breached Propulsion System of US-Bound Oil Tanker From This Issue
