Opponents of Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico up to their old tricks – Scare the hell out of John Q. Public

Opponents of Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico up to their old tricks – Scare the hell out of John Q. Public

On April 19, 2013, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed all claims against the Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico saying that none of the 13 points made in the petition for review were “persuasive” to the Court. Today is the last day for Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and International Brotherhood of … Continued

The PGJEM Has Made their Decision – And the Driver is Guilty – No proof, just GUILTY

The PGJEM Has Made their Decision – And the Driver is Guilty – No proof, just GUILTY

Translated from T21MX by Osiel Cruz T21MX is a Mexican trade publication covering the Mexican trucking industry. Oriel Cruz is the General Director of the publication as well as a columnist covering trade and transport topics. Sr. Cruz column which I’m translating free style should outrage each and everyone of us, whether we be U.S or … Continued

Death toll in Propane Tanker explosion in Ecatepec Mexico rises to 24 – Investigation continues

Death toll in Propane Tanker explosion in  Ecatepec Mexico rises to 24 – Investigation continues

The investigation into the explosion of a propane tanker pulling double trailers last week on the Mexico City to Pachuca highway continues with details emerging. Secretary of Communications and Transport, (SCT) spokesman Gerardo Ruiz Esparza  said his agency has determined the tractor double trailer combination, a 2012 Kenworth  was in compliance with all regulations pertaining … Continued

23 dead, dozens injured in explosion of propane tanker on Mexico City – Pachuco Expressway

23 dead, dozens injured in explosion of propane tanker on Mexico City – Pachuco Expressway

At least 23 people have died and more than three dozen injured in the explosion of a double propane tanker in the suburbs north of Mexico City early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred just after 0500 Tuesday morning when a double tanker truck loaded with propane gas allegedly lost control hitting the center divider on … Continued

“Good Ol Boy” Jim Porter Elected As NRA President, Replacing David Keene

“Good Ol Boy” Jim Porter Elected As NRA President, Replacing David Keene

Southern peckerwoods rejoice! One of your own has apparently been elected President of the National Rifle Association to replace outgoing President David Keene. According to news reports; Alabama attorney Jim Porter will be the new president of the National Rifle Association, CNN confirmed Wednesday. Porter is set to take over for outgoing president David Keene on Monday, … Continued

Will OOIDA appeal the decision confirming the legality of the Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico?

Will OOIDA appeal the decision confirming the legality of the Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico?

Two weeks after the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters attempt to put an end to the Cross Border Pilot Program with Mexico, rejecting all of their claims against the program, the question on many peoples minds is will they appeal … Continued