[Ben Ficklin]

"ban all those that do not meet US standards"

The arbitration panel, in 2001, said that the US can set standards and exclude any Mexican truck that doesn't meet those standards.

But, the US can't exclude all Mexican trucks only because they are Mexican trucks. Nor can the US set higher standards for Mexican trucks than are set for US trucks.

[yorkie]

org.whodat said,

"Actually the DOT was prohibited from inspecting the Mexican trucks, some private firm, probably a bud of Jorge's, was suppose to inspect them".

Ben Ficklin said,

"Nor can the US set higher standards for Mexican trucks than are set for US trucks."

If what org says is true - there is no standard for Mexican trucks!

Thanks for the ping to this, nic! I've been on the interstate for two days traveling and haven't been online.