Overview
Â鶹ÉçÇø companies that move freight across international borders with Canada and Mexico face a unique set of operational issues. Not only must they comply with U.S. regulatory requirements, but they must also be familiar and comply with the transportation, customs and immigration and a number of other requirements established by countries where they do business.Â
Â鶹ÉçÇø's Position
Â鶹ÉçÇø works to ensure that U.S. motor carriers face a level playing field when operating in international markets. Â鶹ÉçÇø works to increase the efficiency of cross-border operations for motor carriers while maintaining a high level of safety and security.Â
Trade Facilitation
Cross-Border processing of cargo, commercial equipment and drivers must occur in a seamless manner at ports of entry to expedite the transportation of international trade.  Such processes must be undertaken in a transparent and effective manner, ensuring that security, safety, and efficiency are provided equal consideration.  Improving cross-border efficiency at U.S. land borders is essential considering USMCA's growing surface trade volumes are transported primarily by truck. ​Â
Customs and Data Modernization
​U.S., Canadian and Mexican government agencies require support in automating border processes by replacing former paper-based requirements with electronic data interchange. In addition to Customs agencies, all government agencies with an interest in border transactions must change from paper to electronic transactions.​
North American Regulatory Harmonization
​Government officials in all three North American countries must harmonize requirements for equipment, people, security, and other regulations to facilitate the transportation of freight across our international borders.​
Border Infrastructure and User Fees
Federal and state government agencies must develop adequate infrastructure in and around international land-borders to accommodate the growing volumes of trade within the USMCA region. Such infrastructure includes physical projects as well as technology improvements.​Â
Agencies must also design user-fees, for infrastructure and for inspections, based on sound policies that are related to cross-border operations at the various types of ports of entry.   ​
Equipment and Driver Operations
​We seek to improve the efficiency for the utilization of North American-based equipment and drivers for the transportation of freight throughout the region.​