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The pilot program was a secret and kept from public hearings? No surprise since the entire SPP and Texas Corridor are trying to stay under the radar.

SPECIAL REPORT: Big questions remain on
Mexican pilot program .
Charlie Parfrey, president of Parfrey Trucking Brokerage in Spokane, WA, testified on behalf of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Almost immediately, he condemned the “deceitfulness of the DOT,” saying the agency pushed the program through without open, unrestricted review.

In light of the fact the program has not been published in the Federal Register for public view and comment, Parfrey pointed out to Senate subcommittee members that without having had the opportunity to review and analyze specific data, proposals, and agreements, truckers and highway users alike are left with a tremendous number of unanswered questions.

“Their effort has been almost entirely secret and beyond public view or scrutiny. OOIDA firmly believes that DOT has not complied with Section 350 of the 2002 Transportations Appropriations Act,” Parfrey testified.

The cloak of secrecy that has essentially shut out public input and oversight drew speculation from the opponents as to the true intent of the program.

Don’t forget Trans-Texas Corridor , here’s another driver’s comments on the issue. And a couple of my favorite immigration sites. American’s for Legal Immigration and of course Vdare.com and their great blog. On a side note - Help the two Border Patrol Agents. If I need to explain, you’ve been under a rock for too long, catch up! Here and Here. And a new trucking book recommendation.