1. FMCSA Update Canada-United States TBWG Plenary Meeting Chicago, Illinois April 28-29, 2009

2. Demonstration Project September 6, 2007 – FMCSA began demonstration project 28 Mexican carriers and 10 US carriers participated in the project

3. 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

4. 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%

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)