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Commercial Zone Operations
FAQ002: May a Mexico-domiciled carrier operate in the U.S. with a copy of the completed commercial zone application in the vehicle and be in compliance with the regulations?
Answer: No, that is not sufficient...
Commercial zone operations
FAQ001: What is the commercial zone?
Answer: For Mexico-domiciled motor carriers, commercial zones are areas along the Southern U.S. border, or locations specified in 49 CFR 372, Subpart B that are exempt from...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier cross-border long haul operations
FAQ001: Do I also need to file for authority to operate within the municipalities and commercial zones along the border in the U.S. if I have long-operating operating authority?
Answer: No, long-haul...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.
FAQ003: How long does it take to get an MX number, Certificate of Registration and USDOT Number?
Answer: The time it takes to obtain operating authority varies depending on the application submitted and...