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States getting tougher on illegal immigration
JUST weeks after the great illegal immigrant amnesty sham collapsed in the US Senate, Arizona legislators passed the state's new two-strikes law. Businesses throughout Arizona including truck fleets, storage terminals, transloading facilities, tank wash racks, and cargo tank repair shops will be affected. Arizona businesses should have plenty of company, though. Similar versions of the Arizona law
CTA pleased with US immigration decision
The Canadian government has received assurances from US authorities that anyone, regardless of where they were born, traveling on a Canadian passport will be treated as Canadians when entering and exiting the US. Canadian citizens will not be required to register at the border and submit to fingerprinting and a photograph unless there is some reason other than birthplace to raise security concerns,
ATA, CTA partner for cabotage liberalization
The Canadian Trucking Alliance and the American Trucking Associations have agreed to work together in a push to allow for greater flexibility in the movement of empty trailers by foreign truck drivers. Immigration laws in both Canada and the United States do not currently allow for foreign drivers to reposition empty trailers if they have been disconnected from the power unit that brought them across
Republican nominee eyes energy, tax, border, health reforms | JOHN MCCAIN, the Republican candidate for President, wants to use the White House to enhance the nation's energy supply, fix the US immigration system, reduce taxes, and provide access to health care for all Americans | Oct 2008
JOHN MCCAIN, the Republican candidate for President, wants to use the White House to enhance the nation's energy supply, fix the US immigration system, reduce taxes, and provide access to health care for all Americans
US Senate approves bill that would delay WHTI
The United States Senate has adopted an amendment to a comprehensive immigration bill that would see a delay until June 1, 2009, in the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. WHTI will require individuals to possess a passport, or yet-to-be determined substitute travel document(s), in order to enter the United States. But this action does not necessarily mean the later deadline
Counterfeit parts problem within the trucking industry
Counterfeit parts continue to be a problem within the trucking industry, as well as in other industries, and it is a situation that will continue. According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, parts counterfeiting has increased in magnitude and complexity, costing industry billions of dollars, as well as posing safety risks. More than 14,000 counterfeit parts were seized last year a 67% increase
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Two Official IDs Required For Drivers Entering Canada
The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency has asked that both United States and Canadian truck drivers carry two forms of identification - a CDL and another official, government-issued document that shows citizenship, according to information from the American Trucking Associations. While US Immigration and Naturalization Service laws do not require either US or Canadian citizens to carry passports or
CTA publishes guide to ease North American border crossings
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has published a new industry guide to help take out the guesswork involved in crossing the North American borders. The updated version of a 1995 booklet provides easy-to-read and practical information on immigration, customs, and safety rules designed to make crossing the border as painless as possible. It also contains the latest information on rules changes that
Government
The Surface Transportation Board has designated commissioner Wayne O Burkes as its vice-chairman. He succeeds former commissioner William Clyburn Jr, who served in that position during 2001. James A Rowland has been appointed chief counsel of the Federal Highway Administration. He most recently served as minority chief counsel on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration. Ben
DOT laptop computer theft, university embezzlement cases bring sentences
A Colombian national has pleaded guilty and been deported in connection with theft of a Department of Transportation (DOT) laptop computer, according to the department's Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Juan Calle was sentenced in United States District Court in Miami FL to time served and three years of supervised release, which was suspended because of his illegal immigration status in the
Fradulent CDL uncovered by tank truck carrier
Fradulent CDL uncovered by tank truck carrier
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers amendment to employment regulation | Bulk Transporter | March 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its regulations that provide a safe harbor from liability
Colombian sentenced in DOT computer theft
A Colombian national has pleaded guilty and ordered deported in connection with theft of a Department of Transportation (DOT) laptop computer
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes amendment to safe harbor liability | Bulk Transporter | April 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its regulations that provide employers a safe harbor from liability
TSA begins third phase of driver background checks
TSA begins third phase of driver background checks
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DHS establishing new driver license standards
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is establishing minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards
DHS to begin port worker background checks
DHS to begin port worker background checks
