Reminder - Truck Regulation Changes in Mexico

Mexico Announces New Tandem Truck Rule

Late last month the Mexican Transport and Communications Ministry implemented a new transportation rule regulating double articulated trucks (also known as tandems). The new regulation, which went into effect June 27, 2018, requires tandem truck units to acquire and display a sticker proving their authorization to travel as a tandem unit across Mexican Territory.

Many steamship lines are making customers aware of this new regulation by sending out regular communication bulletins and instructions on how to obtain the stickers.

To read the full version of this new rule, please click here.

Mexico Announces New Rule for Driver Service Hours

The Mexican transportation authority has published a new regulation regarding the hours of service and rest for drivers within the transportation industry. This new regulation will go into effect August 28, 2018, and requires drivers to take a 30 minute break after every 5 hours of driving. Additionally, after 14 hours of service, drivers must take at least an 8 hour break. During every 24 hour period, maximum driving time is not to exceed 14 hours.

Due to these new stipulations, many trucking companies are notifying customers that transit times for most lanes in Mexico will increase. Some lanes may see up to a 10 hour increase depending on the distance of the move.

To read a full version of the rule, please click here.