Critics bash Mexican truck decision

[Jeffrey]

By LESLIE MILLER, Associated Press Writer Fri Feb 23, 10:11 PM ET

WASHINGTON - The news that Mexican trucks will be allowed to haul freight deeper into the United States drew an angry reaction Friday from labor leaders, safety advocates and members of Congress.

They said Mexico has substandard trucks and low-paid drivers that will threaten national security, cost thousands of jobs and endanger motorists on the northern side of the Mexican border.

The Bush administration on Thursday announced its plan to have U.S. inspectors oversee Mexican trucking companies that carry cargo across the border.

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[Joe_Kelley]

I recently took a Senior Driving Course at AA. The instructor commented that the California Highway Patrol recently conducted a surprise inspection on one of the routes up from the border.

25% of the Mexican registered trucks failed to pass the inspection.

That had them a bit disturbed.

They were more disturbed when they realized that 19% of the U.S. registerd trucks failed to pass.

 

[Al_Masetti]

It is my understanding that the unions oppose letting Mexican trucks into the U.S. unless they meet U.S. safety criteria. Supposedly, it is a security issue.

Now … why is it OK for “undocumented” aliens to enter the U.S. but it is not ok for “undocumented” trucks to enter the U.S.??