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busineses strategy
If not financially liable, at least work with the Mexican Government in creating a plan that will demand drug test, monitor hours of driving, and check trucks to see if it meets U.S. safety standards. Even though it may cost the government more spending, it will reduce the accidents it may incur if these unsafe drivers from Mexico are not regulated properly. One of my suggestions was to have Mexican truck drivers inspected in Mexico by American and Mexican agencies at both Mexican and American governmental expenses? Who would favor this idea more? It would reduce the expenses of the U.S. government if they hire inspectors from Mexico to conduct these safety procedures. U.S and Mexican Trucking companies somehow should also be responsible for the expenses. They should have to pay a certain tax that would help contribute to these costs.
Apparently there are some progress and concern that is taking place as we speak. The American Trucking Associations is deeply concerned with provisions, which could delay or even nullify the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement with respect to trucking. Any delay would affect the economics of both Mexico and the U.S. A lot of money is at stake if there was a freeze in the daily trading between the two countries. A high percentage of Mexican goods are exported to the U.S and in return U.S. also export a lot of their products to Mexico. As well, the American Trucking Association strongly support essential increased funding for safety operations requested for the U.S.-Mexico border. I feel that if either both U.S. and Mexico hire highly qualified inspectors from Mexico, who are highly trained in inspecting trucks to meet U.S. regulations and developing a system to monitor the driver’s drug use, age, and how long they have been driving, will reduce the risk of major fatal accidents on U.S. highways. Today, all trucks from Mexico entering the United States must comply with each and every U.S. safety regulation, both those relating to the truck and those relating to the driver. When the United States finally implements NAFTA, all trucks entering the United States must still comply with each and every regulation imposed on U.S. trucks.