FMCSA UpdateCanada-United States TBWG Plenary

Meeting Chicago, IllinoisApril 28-29, 2009

Demonstration Project

September 6, 2007 – FMCSA began demonstration project

28 Mexican carriers and 10 US carriers participated in the project

Demonstration Project The project was conducted under a very

controlled environment that included : Initial screening of carriers and drivers based on

previous safety performance A pre-authority Safety Audit Followed by a more comprehensive compliance review And installation of GPS unites to monitor the carrier’s

operations

20,374 – Number of Mexican carrier Crossings into the U.S.

4,035 trips by US carriers into Mexico

Demonstration Project Mexico-domiciled demonstration project

carrier OOS rates from September 7, 2007 to September 6, 2008 Driver = 0.5% Vehicle = 8.7%

All US motor carrier OOS rates from September 7, 2007 to September 6, 2008 Driver = 7.2% Vehicle = 22.6%

Demonstration Project August 4, 2008 – FMCSA announced 2-year

extension March 11, 2009 - Demonstration Project

was terminated The Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus

Appropriations Act prohibits any funds being used directly or indirectly to “establish, implement, continue, promote, or in any way permit” a cross-border trucking program with Mexico

New Trucking Program

President asked USDOT Secretary to work with interested groups to propose legislation creating a new Program

Satisfy the concerns of Congress and meet our NAFTA commitments

U.S. – Canada Initiatives(Safety Rating Reciprocity)

April 29, 1994 – U.S. and Canada signed memorandum of understanding relating to the reciprocal recognition of motor carrier safety ratings

September 2008 – Achieved reciprocal recognition through exchange of letters

Both countries are working towards full exchange of crash and inspection data

U.S. – Canada Initiatives(Automated Commercial Environment/

International Trade Data System (ACE/ITDS)

ACE/ITDS is a Customs and Border Protection information system

It purpose is to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen border security.

Motor carriers are required to file e-manifest at least 1 hour prior to US entry

Issues verified by FMCSA for ACE/ITDS include

Validity of drivers license, Status of USDOT Number and Operating

Authority, and Outstanding penalties

U.S. – Canada Initiatives(Automated Commercial Environment/ International Trade

Data System (ACE/ITDS)

If an issue is detected, the e-Manifest filer is notified via ACE

FMCSA will conduct inspection of carriers with issues, if warranted

Anticipated to “go live” in the Fall of 2009

Joint Cross-Border Issues FMCSA needs space at ports of entry to

carry out its safety responsibilities Establish a closer working relationship

with CBP and GSA Need advance notice of facility and

operational changes Modification of existing facilities and

construction of new ports of entry Hours of operations Type of crossings Lane changes

Questions?

Dom Spataro

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

North American Borders Division (MC-ESB)

1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20590

202-366-2995 (dominick.spataro@dot.gov)