Cross-Border Trucking Explained: US, Canada & Mexico (Cabotage & B1 Visa Rules)

Confused about cross-border trucking regulations between the US, Canada, and Mexico? This video breaks it down for you in a simple and clear way!

Cabotage laws prevent trucking companies from one country (like Canada or Mexico) from just picking up and delivering goods within another country (like the US). It's all about keeping things fair for domestic trucking companies.

So, how does it work?

US-Bound Deliveries: Canadian and Mexican trucks can bring goods into the US and take them back out, but they can't deliver solely within the US. This is to prevent them from taking jobs away from American truckers.
B-1 Visas: These temporary permits allow qualified Canadian and Mexican drivers to make international deliveries on B1 Visas, but not take regular US jobs. They can drop off at multiple US locations, but all cargo must originate or end up in Canada or Mexico.
Here are some key questions answered:

Can drivers pick up empty trailers in the US? Yes, only to haul goods back to Canada or Mexico.
Can drivers swap trailers in the US? Yes, if both trailers are for international deliveries.
Can drivers deliver to multiple US locations? Yes, as long as all goods come from or go to Canada/Mexico.
Remember: B-1 visas are for international trade, not local deliveries within the US!

For even more details, check resources from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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