Foreign Truck Safety Act - Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit foreign commercial motor vehicles that enter the United States along the U.S.-Mexico border from operation in the United States by a foreign motor carrier or a foreign motor private carrier unless such vehicles have passed, in the 12-month period preceding entry into the United States, a federally-ordered safety equipment inspection. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation or a State to impose and collect a fee on such carriers to cover the costs of such inspections.
Actions
Feb 15, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 14, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E189-190)