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U.S. carriers like EOBR rule; Critics criticize
WASHINGTON -- No surprises here. The American Trucking Associations has declared its support for yesterday's much-anticipated rule on electronic on-board recorders, while long-time government critics like Public Citizen called the proposal a "weak standard."
U.S. Customs expands agri cargo release program
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented the National Agriculture Release Program (NARP), a system that identifies high-volume agricultural imports known historically to be low-risk for exotic plant pests and plant diseases into the U.S.
Trucks reporting to Windsor secondary must get tagged: CBP
WINDSOR, Ont. -- Effective immediately, all truck drivers who are referred to secondary inspection at the Port of Windsor will be required to attach a truck tag (provided by the officer) to the back of their vehicle prior to leaving the primary booth.
14 US interstates make the cut for major improvements
WASHINGTON -- Plans to reduce traffic tie-ups on several of the busiest American highways are one step closer to becoming a reality as a short list of interstate corridors was announced last week by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters.
Mexican trucks could be headed northbound after prescreening deal
WASHINGTON - One of the final hurdles in allowing Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S. has been removed as American officials announced this week that safety inspectors have the green light to inspect trucks on Mexican soil before crossing the border.
SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. urged to hike border capacity; Promote short-sea options
DETROIT -- The Windsor, Ont.-Detroit trade gateway is in desperate need of border-crossing redundancy, and a vigorous short-sea shipping strategy is one way to help make that happen, says the owner of the truck ferry that operates on the Detroit River between the two cities.