BIG RIGS: On the Borderline

Big Rig trucks based in Mexico threaten to make our highways even more dangerous than they already are. Without proper regulation, inspection or driver testing for alcohol and substance abuse, unleashing these trucks throughout the country is a very, very large accident waiting to happen. Find out what you can do about it.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• NAFTA
• trucks
• highway
• safety

[mikeymykola]

This video is gripping, but the scariest part is how the Bush administration is so cavalier about public safety and so willing to ignore the law.

[PublicCitizenInc]

This administration's utter contempt for the law and public safety is truly outrageous. Be sure to voice your concern by letting Congress know you won't stand for this! Tell your friends and take action on our web page!

[starfleets]

Great Video, but can you please cite your sources?

[PublicCitizenInc]

All of the statistics mentioned in the video come directly from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's own data reporting web page. There are many more facts and reasons why these trucks are unsafe, which you can see on our web page.

[ErnestTSpoon]

According to the The Public Citizen site:"There's still no driver drug testing lab in Mexico meeting U.S. standards, and no way to stop tired truckers at the border." Drug testing is the most pernicious form of corporate control known to man. And there are border guards. Jesus.....

[ErnestTSpoon]

This is bullshit. You ever been to Mexico? Why not get the Canadian trucks off the Interstate!