The border crossing process involves a complex set of procedures implementing the specific legislative and regulatory mandates on commodity trade, immigration, transportation safety, and environmental regulation. International cargo, vehicles, and drivers are inspected by federal and state agency personnel to ensure that all goods and services entering and exiting the United States do so in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Exhibit 7 summarizes the functions and participants involved in the commercial vehicle border crossing process, followed by an overview of findings according to federal, state and local responsibility.
Some international bridges carry no hazardous material.
The hours of operation vary along the border. Older bridges are landlocked with little room for expansion. Secondary Inspection - closer review of documentation and cargo. Other inspections drug interdiction, and motor vehicle safety. Commercial vehicle unloads cargo in the border zone to be picked up by a U.S. carrier to final destination.