US to Mexico?

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  1. May 15, 2020 #1
    Jdm5jdm5

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    Is it safe to visit people in Tijuana/Laredo/Juarez?Can an an American driver bobtail to and from US to Tijuana/Laredo/Juarez simply and freely? Anyone know how this process works?
     
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  3. May 15, 2020 #2
    Powder Joints

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    Yeah, then when you come back your company will have a brand new driver for your truck. If your and O/O check your insurance.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Truck stops near the border have van service to cross the border. They're privately owned vans, not associated with the truck stops.
     
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    Powder Joints

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    Yeah, you don't need to cross to pick up a load, they will bring it to a drop lot in the US. I would not drive my vehicle cross the border.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Years ago I'd drive my car across the border to Laredo or El Paso, then give some guy $5.00 to watch it for me while I partied with my buddies.
    Wouldn't even consider that now. Mexico was peaceful and relatively safe then.
     
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  8. May 15, 2020 #6
    Jdm5jdm5

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    It is not safe to visit people in Tijuana? or Laredo? Or Juarez?


     
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    Jdm5jdm5

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    The person I am visiting says it is safe?
     
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    border patrol will have a closer eye on you since your with a truck
     
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    Go ahead and cross the border and visit your friends. No problem. Just LEAVE YOUR TRUCK/TRACTOR on the U.S. side of the border. As was posted above... take a shuttle/ taxi and enjoy yourself
     
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    I drive to Tijuana often to visit. Sometimes I spend the weekend, sometimes I return the same day. If you mind your own business and stay away from the red light districts, you will be fine. BTW, I go in my 4 wheeler.
     
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    Reason for edit: Thanks to @Dockbumper, I corrected my post.
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