I work as an independent contract courier and the company owner asked me today where I was born. He told me Homeland Security was cracking down on fraudulent I.D.'s and he had to update all files every 6 months. It carries a $25,000 fine and prison time for non-compliance. Background checks has to be carried out on all contractors and he said he has been using the Basic Pilot Program and it was really simple and fast...only takes a few seconds. His words to me...."It's about damn time."!!

I don't know if this is only in the transportation sector or what other areas it applies to, but if it is, wouldn't this be a problem for Mexican truckers?? I try and get more information. I know this was a recent happening.