LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO — U.S. Border Patrol agents in Las Cruces stopped a Canadian truck driver for hauling cargo between Deming and Los Lunas, New Mexico — a domestic freight run that violated his nonimmigrant visa and U.S. cabotage laws. The driver now faces prosecution and deportation.
USBP announced the enforcement action on August 10. Cabotage laws prohibit foreign motor carriers and visa holders from transporting goods or passengers between two points within the United States. The Canadian driver was not authorized to conduct domestic freight operations under the terms of his visa.
Most cabotage enforcement over the past year has targeted Mexican truck drivers at the southern border, making this Canadian case notable.
“The enforcement of cabotage laws is vital to protecting the U.S. economy and ensuring fair competition within the domestic transportation industry. By enforcing these laws, Border Patrol agents help preserve opportunities for U.S. truck drivers and transportation companies, ensuring that American workers remain competitive in the marketplace,” USBP said.
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