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Leasing requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
FAQ003: Can a U.S. company lease its equipment to a Mexico-domiciled company for operations in the United States?
Answer: Yes, there is no prohibition against a U.S. company leasing its equipment to a Mexico-...
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...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations
FAQ002: What transportation does “long-haul” operating authority permit a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier to perform?
Answer: Long-haul operating authority allows a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier to transport...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations
FAQ003: Are there prohibitions, special terms and restrictions to “long haul” operating authority?
Answer: Yes, the terms and conditions for a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier granted operating authority DO NOT...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations.
FAQ004: What is the difference between provisional operating authority registration and standard operating authority registration granted to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the U.S.-Mexico border commercial...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations.
FAQ005: After the FMCSA receives my application, what will happen next?
A5: Once FMCSA confirms that the application is complete, it will conduct safety and security vetting of the company and complete a Pre-...
Mexico-domiciled motor carrier long haul operations
FAQ006: After FMCSA completes a PASA and the applicant has passed the PASA, what will happen next?
Answer: Mexico-domiciled motor carriers who successfully pass a PASA must file required proof of financial...
Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
FAQ001: Does a copy of the front page of the MX Certificate of Registration satisfy the regulation 387.303(b)(4) or must a carrier have all of the pages of the Certificate on board the vehicle?
Answer: ...
Recordkeeping requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.
FAQ004: Must the files that I maintain in order to comply with the FMCSRs be in English?
Answer: No, there is no regulatory requirement that files be kept in English. However, any time a specific form...
Prohibition on U.S. point-to-point transportation
Prohibition on Engaging in U.S. Point-to-Point Transportation
The prohibition on Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from engaging in U.S. point-to-point (domestic) transportation was established in the North American Free Trade...