The ATA supports it, the democratics support it, no one that's bureaucratic seems to see the issue at hand. Let me outline some stuff!
1. There is not a driver shortage. Whoever is trying to push these brainwashed untruths need to stop listening to one or two sources. There is a shortage of qualified, professional drivers. There is no shortage of those who are a danger to everyone out on the road. Just ask the drivers out here every day.
2. In this economy, forwarders and American freight being ran by American truckers will help this economy. We already have Canadian truckers hauling freight, we don't need another country in the mix as well.
3. The public safety is at risk with this one.
A. There is a MAJOR cartel issue in the border states. These cartels grow
stronger daily, and sneakier. How are we to keep them from completely
taking over if we open the borders to all. Mexican trucks? In short, we can't ensure it.
B. There is an illegal immigration issue. True, the drivers in Mexico honestly make more per mile than American truckers. The issue here is there's no guarantee that once upon entering, these drivers would actually exit.
C. Our border patrol is overwhelmed as is. With no money going into the system, they can't afford to hire even more agents more. This means more stuff would get past the screening areas and into the U.S.
4. Apparently, the American taxpayer should foot the bill for the EOBR's (electronic on board recorders). That's right, you will pay to ensure they drive in your country legally. Uncle Sam, we already pay for all of Mexico's illegal immigrants to live off of welfare while they funnel millions, if not billions, back to Mexico, every year. Please, quit making us pay for their country!
5. I remember the last time they did the cross border program with Mexico, I lived in Texas. CMV "at fault" accidents sky rocketed. Why?
A. They brought over the best trucks Mexico across the border for the pilot program. Once they opened the border to a total of 100 outfits, the trucks were scary and unsafe.
B. Unlike Canada, there is no structured method for HOS (hours of service). The truck crossing into the U.S. border could've driven 4 hours straight before entering or 40, there's no way of knowing.
6. The Federal DOT and CSA both have laws stating you must be proficient at the English language to drive a CMV in the United States. There's enough drivers out here breaking that law due to lack of enforcement. Do we need even more?
In short, this doesn't need to happen. This is to avoid tariffs. Politicians, please be aware there are tariffs due to the facts you are making the taxes so high that the companies are taking the American jobs to other countries. Why don't we get rid of NAFTA altogether and bring the American jobs back?
What you 100 can do (you don't have to be a trucker to be part of the 100):
1. Call every politician, even your mayors.
2. Email every politician, even your mayor.
3. Write (snail mail) ever politician, even your mayor.
4. Get all your friends (even your pet if he can legally write) to do the same.
5. Start a petition in your town. Sit in front of your grocery store, or bring it to your church.
One way or another, get as many people to tell the politicians that the American people don't want this!
Thank you in advance for your efforts! Till next time..............
1. There is not a driver shortage. Whoever is trying to push these brainwashed untruths need to stop listening to one or two sources. There is a shortage of qualified, professional drivers. There is no shortage of those who are a danger to everyone out on the road. Just ask the drivers out here every day.
2. In this economy, forwarders and American freight being ran by American truckers will help this economy. We already have Canadian truckers hauling freight, we don't need another country in the mix as well.
3. The public safety is at risk with this one.
A. There is a MAJOR cartel issue in the border states. These cartels grow
stronger daily, and sneakier. How are we to keep them from completely
taking over if we open the borders to all. Mexican trucks? In short, we can't ensure it.
B. There is an illegal immigration issue. True, the drivers in Mexico honestly make more per mile than American truckers. The issue here is there's no guarantee that once upon entering, these drivers would actually exit.
C. Our border patrol is overwhelmed as is. With no money going into the system, they can't afford to hire even more agents more. This means more stuff would get past the screening areas and into the U.S.
4. Apparently, the American taxpayer should foot the bill for the EOBR's (electronic on board recorders). That's right, you will pay to ensure they drive in your country legally. Uncle Sam, we already pay for all of Mexico's illegal immigrants to live off of welfare while they funnel millions, if not billions, back to Mexico, every year. Please, quit making us pay for their country!
5. I remember the last time they did the cross border program with Mexico, I lived in Texas. CMV "at fault" accidents sky rocketed. Why?
A. They brought over the best trucks Mexico across the border for the pilot program. Once they opened the border to a total of 100 outfits, the trucks were scary and unsafe.
B. Unlike Canada, there is no structured method for HOS (hours of service). The truck crossing into the U.S. border could've driven 4 hours straight before entering or 40, there's no way of knowing.
6. The Federal DOT and CSA both have laws stating you must be proficient at the English language to drive a CMV in the United States. There's enough drivers out here breaking that law due to lack of enforcement. Do we need even more?
In short, this doesn't need to happen. This is to avoid tariffs. Politicians, please be aware there are tariffs due to the facts you are making the taxes so high that the companies are taking the American jobs to other countries. Why don't we get rid of NAFTA altogether and bring the American jobs back?
What you 100 can do (you don't have to be a trucker to be part of the 100):
1. Call every politician, even your mayors.
2. Email every politician, even your mayor.
3. Write (snail mail) ever politician, even your mayor.
4. Get all your friends (even your pet if he can legally write) to do the same.
5. Start a petition in your town. Sit in front of your grocery store, or bring it to your church.
One way or another, get as many people to tell the politicians that the American people don't want this!
Thank you in advance for your efforts! Till next time..............
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