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Posted by Flxible4life on Thu May 16 20:51:37 2013 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordered Mexico-based passenger carrier Autobuses Zacatecanos LLC to cease U.S. operations and revoked the firm’s authority to provide passenger service within the U.S., declaring that its drivers and vehicles pose an imminent hazard to public safety.Autobuses Zacatecanos operates a fleet of four buses and primarily provides service between Zacatecanos, Mexico and Los Angeles. The company has also operated occasional routes from Mexico to Denver, Phoenix and Chicago. This action marks the sixth shutdown of a passenger carrier following the deployment last month of more than 50 specially trained “Quick Strike” safety investigators targeting high-risk passenger carriers. In the past three weeks, FMCSA investigators have shut down bus companies in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Ohio, New York and Utah. Since the beginning of 2013, FMCSA has shut down a total of 13 bus companies and seven trucking companies. The agency has also declared three commercial driver's license holders as imminent hazards, blocking them from operating in interstate commerce. “Every bus company that operates in the U.S. must comply with the same safety regulations, and if they do not, we will take immediate action,” said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Ferro. “We have zero tolerance for putting the lives of passengers and drivers at risk. All travelers on our roadways are entitled to reach their destination safely.” During an investigation of Autobuses Zacatecanos, FMCSA safety investigators found the company failed to ensure that its vehicles were systematically and properly inspected, repaired and maintained. Onsite inspections of Autobuses Zacatecanos’ four buses revealed such numerous and serious safety violations that all four vehicles were immediately declared out of service. In addition, each of the buses was found to have inadequate and/or obstructed emergency exits. FMCSA safety investigators also found that Autobuses Zacatecanos failed to ensure that its drivers complied with hours-of-service requirements, including limitations on maximum driving time and on-duty hours. Investigators found drivers failed to record the approximately 10-hour travel time from Zacatecas, Mexico, to the U.S. border. A copy of the imminent hazard out-of-service order can be viewed here. |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Thu May 16 23:23:06 2013, in response to FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by Flxible4life on Thu May 16 20:51:37 2013. What are the rules for BOs in Mexico? And can FMCSA actually mandate that a driver show his work outside of the country? |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by pd11604 on Fri May 17 11:19:27 2013, in response to Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by NIMBYkiller on Thu May 16 23:23:06 2013. ...can FMCSA actually mandate that a driver show his work outside of the country? - Probably Yes thanks to the folks that brought us NAFTA |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by Dekatyou on Sat May 18 09:29:48 2013, in response to Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by NIMBYkiller on Thu May 16 23:23:06 2013. Autobuses Zacatecanos may have USDOT authorization.Several Mexican operators have a USDOT number, therefore, FMCSA has a right to do inspect. |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by busdude on Sun May 19 00:55:53 2013, in response to Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by Dekatyou on Sat May 18 09:29:48 2013. I believe you need a USDOT number to operate in the US regardless of country of orgin |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Sun May 19 22:48:13 2013, in response to Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by Dekatyou on Sat May 18 09:29:48 2013. I'm aware of that, I'm asking if they have any jurisdiction over the drivers actions in Mexico, such as their hours service |
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Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations |
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Posted by JAzumah on Sun May 19 23:39:57 2013, in response to Re: FMCSA orders Mexican bus co. To cease U.S. operations, posted by NIMBYkiller on Sun May 19 22:48:13 2013. Only if the company subjects themselves to it by operating in the US. |
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