The Alliance of American Insurers voiced support Nov. 29 for the congressional compromise allowing Mexican trucks greater access to the U.S. with inspection and safety requirements. The provisions will require on-site inspections of Mexican trucking firms seeking to operate in the U.S., followed by truck inspections every 90 days. Perhaps most importantly, the Transportation Department’s inspector general must certify the government’s ability to enforce strict safety standards. In addition to other requirements, mandated comprehensive safety examinations of Mexican trucking firms will ensure drivers have clean records and are tested for drug and alcohol use. Trucking firms will be required to hold insurance with companies licensed in the U.S.
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