§4571 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used for rules about long-haul truck trips between the United States and Mexico. Border commercial zone — the U.S. areas along the Mexico border and the commercial crossing zones listed in federal rules or FMCSA instructions. Cargo originating in Mexico — any cargo that enters the U.S. by a commercial truck from Mexico, even if it started in another country. Change in circumstance — can include a big increase in services by a grantee. Commercial motor vehicle — a truck that meets the federal definition. Cross-border long-haul trucking services — moving Mexico-origin cargo to points inside the U.S. outside border zones, or moving U.S. cargo from outside border zones to a border zone or to Mexico. Driver — a person who drives those trucks. Grant of authority — the federal registration that lets Mexican carriers operate in the U.S. Interested party — U.S. carriers, trade groups, unions, the Government of Mexico, or Mexican persons. Material harm — a significant loss of U.S. market share. Operator/supplier — an entity registered to provide these services. Persons of Mexico — Mexican companies that run cross-border trucking or employ non-U.S. drivers, and Mexican drivers. Persons of the United States — U.S. companies and U.S. drivers not controlled by Mexican persons. Threat of material harm — material harm that is likely to happen. United States long-haul trucking services industry — all U.S. suppliers, operators, or drivers, or a specific U.S. sub-market.