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Prohibition on Engaging in U.S. Point-to-Point Transportation

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...

Does a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier need a US DOT number and/or operating authority if they are crossing the U.S. border in a pick-up truck (small van, car or tow truck etc.) for an occasional trip to deliver goods and only traveling one or two miles

Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers

FAQ001:  Does a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier need a US DOT number and/or operating authority if they are crossing the U.S. border in a pick-up truck (small van, car or tow truck etc.) for an occasional trip to...

What forms should a Mexico-domiciled carrier complete to apply for a US DOT Number and operating authority registration so that they can operate within or long-haul beyond the U.S.-Mexico municipalities and commercial zones along the U.S-Mexico border?

Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers.

FAQ002: What forms should a Mexico-domiciled carrier complete to apply for a US DOT Number and operating authority registration so that they can operate within or long-haul beyond the U.S.-Mexico municipalities and...

What happens if I operate in the without authority?

Registration requirement for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers

FAQ004:  What happens if I operate in the without authority?

Answer:  A number of things could happen if you operate without authority. Regulations found at 49 CFR 392.9a(b) require that carriers operating...