Author Topic: Know any Truckers? (Read 316 times)

wrag · « **on:** March 28, 2007, 08:38:16 AM »

Sounds like America sin't going to stay America much longer.

More info regarding such..................

http://www.sierratimes.com/07/03/28/Frosty.htm

Maverick · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2007, 10:22:37 AM »

BS The same thing was said over a decae ago. There wasn't a take over of trucking jobs them either when Mexican trucks were allowed to deliver their loads into the states.

The BS about the trucks not being safe is the same old crap as they are subject to the exact same laws US truckers have to comply with including equipment inspections.

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2007, 11:55:58 AM »

The part of NAFTA that allowed free traffic of commercial trucking to and from Mexico was never implemented when it was passed around 1994. Why they are trying to do it now is beyond me.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2007, 04:45:16 AM »

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Originally posted by Maverick

The BS about the trucks not being safe is the same old crap as they are subject to the exact same laws US truckers have to comply with including equipment inspections.

Being "subject to" and being enforced are two different planets.
One brakers, half , if any trailer/cab lights, bald tires............I have seen em roll down the road unchecked/unstopped while I was getting checked out.

Maverick · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2007, 07:46:47 PM »

You know some folks won't ever be pleased no matter what is done. There are limited resources and not every truck can get stopped simultaneously with yours.

VooWho · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:27:17 PM »

I've been to Mexico and there big 18 wheelers weren't that bad. There road signs are almost the same as ours. I don't think they will get confused. Its like illegal mexicans driving dump trucks in the U.S. No difference. They know the signs, there not that different.

rpm · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:27:46 PM »

Unless mexican fleets did some serious equiptment upgrading they won't make it to San Antonio before the DPS-DOT boys have them covered in red tags. Texas has cracked down HARD on trucks in the last 5 years.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:53:50 AM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
You know some folks won't ever be pleased no matter what is done. There are limited resources and not every truck can get stopped simultaneously with yours.

I agree there are limited resources.................... ..........and it is most often used for a cop out.

No, not every truck is going to get stopped simultaneously, but when it is very blatant at check points that the Mex trucks are getting waved through while the U.S. trucks are being gone over with a fine tooth comb it will get under your hide in a hurry. Been there, done that.