US/Mex trucking agreement reached

[BearCat204]

I wasn't implying they would work for US freight companies. It doesn't matter who they work for, incentives are incentives. Whoever is doing the hiring doesn't want irresponsible drivers who endanger product, equipment, and make them liable in court.

Agreed, but making an exeption to the law or provisions because "they wouldnt do that because it wouldnt make sense", isnt a smart approach and leaves an area for "bad stuff". IMO FWIW

 

[volinbham]

I'm torn between safety concerns (against deal) and the fact that the Teamsters are up in arms (for the deal).

Eh, I go with pizzing off Teamsters FTW.

 

[n_huffhines]

Agreed, but making an exeption to the law or provisions because "they wouldnt do that because it wouldnt make sense", isnt a smart approach and leaves an area for "bad stuff". IMO FWIW

Yeah, what would we do without regulation protecting consumers from professional drivers?

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[therealUT]

Can someone please clarify their argument for why this is a bad agreement for the US?

 

[utvolpj]

Can someone please clarify their argument for why this is a bad agreement for the US?

here's mine

I think the concern is more around their licensing (no CDL in Mexico) and their lack of inspections (no DOT either). Unsafe trucks driven by unqualified people is going to cause issues

 

[BearCat204]

Can someone please clarify their argument for why this is a bad agreement for the US?

here's mine

Im in the same boat as PJ

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

I'm torn between safety concerns (against deal) and the fact that the Teamsters are up in arms (for the deal).

Eh, I go with pizzing off Teamsters FTW.

Oh sweet, the Teamsters are against it. Nevermind what I said.. Roll On 18 Wheeler!

 

[therealUT]

here's mine

If I were arguing from the premise that licensing should be mandatory, I would agree that this deal is potentially bad; however, I do not hold such a premise.
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[Tenacious D]

If I were arguing from the premise that licensing should be mandatory, I would agree that this deal is potentially bad; however, I do not hold such a premise.
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Expound, please.
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[therealUT]

Expound, please.
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I do not think it necessary for the state to license individuals to drive.
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[therealUT]

I do not think it necessary for the state to license individuals to drive.
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[MG1968]

I'm torn between safety concerns (against deal) and the fact that the Teamsters are up in arms (for the deal).

Eh, I go with pizzing off Teamsters FTW.

as a truck driver, I agree