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Tractor Trailers from Mexico

When the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed, it included provisions for unlimited travel within the United States for large trucks and buses that are from Mexico. Congress restricted that by implementing a series of rules that required trucking companies based in Mexico to comply with insurance and licensing restrictions.

The safety provisions were agreed upon at the end of 2001 and the Department of Transportation has worked since then to build the necessary structures to enforce the restrictions. Now, the DOT is ready to allow trucks from Mexico to run into the United States if they have complied with the safety restrictions.

By Congress’ restrictions, a carrier company must apply for a license. Once this is done, they are granted a provisional license that lasts for 6 months. During this time, the company must continually meet all of the safety restrictions. If there are no violations during the provisional period, the company is granted a permanent license.

While reviewing license applications, the Department of Transportation is supposed to work closely with the Department of Homeland Security as well as the Department of Justice.

While this may be seen as a good thing by many people, it creates an even more complicated situation if an accident occurs. Truck accidents are complicated enough as it is with the various insurance companies that are involved. Now, there are foreign owned companies possibly involved.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving a large truck or 18-wheeler, there may be legal options available to you. Contact the Texas truck accident lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 1-866-950-9000 to discuss your options and to schedule an initial consultation.