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Mexico Long-Haul Program

Overview

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) opened the U.S.-Mexico border in January of 2015, authorizing a select list of Mexican carriers to operate in long-haul commerce beyond U.S. border municipalities and commercial zones. This initiative followed a thorough evaluation to ensure their ability to operate safely within the United States. The carriers underwent rigorous safety assessments to confirm compliance with U.S. regulations, helping to promote cross-border trade while maintaining high safety standards on American highways. This move marked a significant step in facilitating international commerce while ensuring road safety.

The Mexico Long-Haul Program is part of FMCSA’s implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) / United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) cross-border long-haul trucking provisions. The Program allows approved Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate throughout the United States with provisional authority for 18 months. United States-domiciled motor carriers have been granted reciprocal rights to operate in Mexico. The carriers undergo a comprehensive compliance review at the end of 18 months and are issued standard authority upon obtaining a Satisfactory rating.

The list includes a list of authorized Mexico-based motor carriers engaged in long-haul operations after approving a Pre-Authorization Safety Audit (PASA) by  the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The carriers are authorized to  operate safely in the United States beyond the municipalities and commercial zones along the United States-Mexico border. 

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