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U.S. Mexico Cross Border Long-Haul Trucking Pilot Program. Report to MCSAC Subcommittee May 21, 2014. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Current Status of Pilot Program. 13 Approved Carriers 10 with Permanent Authority 3 with Provisional Authority
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U.S. Mexico Cross Border Long-HaulTrucking Pilot Program Report to MCSAC Subcommittee May 21, 2014 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Current Status of Pilot Program • 13 Approved Carriers • 10 with Permanent Authority • 3 with Provisional Authority • 1Carrier with passed PASA pending insurance • 1 Carrier with passed PASA to be published
Operational Information–As of 5/11/14 • 55 Vehicles • 62 Drivers • 18,938 Crossings • 4,864 Inspections • 924,455 Miles in Border States • 193,752 Miles beyond Border States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
MCSAC Subcommittee Task 11-03 • Form a subcommittee comprised of at least: • 1 member from the U.S. motor carrier industry • 1 member from the safety advocates community • 1 member from the law enforcement • 1 member from remaining MCSAC membership • Invite the DGAF Administrator to participate in a non-voting, advisory capacity Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
MCSAC Subcommittee Task – 11-03 • Assess the safety record of participating carriers • Advise FMCSA concerning designated tasks related to the program • Issue a final report addressing if FMCSA conducted the program consistent with the Federal Register notices Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Notices • April 13, 2011 – Announced Pilot Program concept and requested comments • July 8, 2011 – Responded to comments • October 12, 2011 – Modified requirements for drivers with LFCs Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Pilot Program Description • Will not exceed 3 years • Will end on October 14, 2014 • Carriers may specify drivers and vehicles • ELP assessments • Driver license reviews • FMVSS and ECL • CVSA Decals • Only international freight • No placarded HM or passenger carriers *Crossing & inspection data is current through August 12, 2012 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Pre-Authority Processes • Vetting Processes • Security • Review against DHS data • Safety • New Applicant Screening • Enforcement Review • PASA • FMCSA Register • Federal Register • Insurance filing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Post Authority Processes • Electronic Logging Devices • Monitoring Stages • Stage 1 – 3 months and at least 3 inspections - inspected every crossing • Credit given to demo participants • Stages 2 & 3 – Random inspections • HOS and Cabotage investigations • Compliance Review • Annual license reviews • CVSA decals Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Transparency and Reporting • Website • Application/Carrier Status • Applications • PASA results • SMS link • Compliance Reviews • Operational Update Reports • OIG Six Month Report
Website Walk Through • http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/international-programs/mexico-cross-border-trucking-pilot-program
Next Steps • May 21 – Document reviews and tasking discussion • Identify data requirements • June - Working meeting to review data and develop report and recommendations • September – Present final report to MCSAC
Documents Provided • MOU with Mexico • 3 Federal Register Notices • Current Operational Update Reports • OIG Six Month Report
Discussion Questions Data Needs Report Outline