FMCSA Update Canada-United States TBWG Plenary Meeting Chicago, Illinois April 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, 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