TEAMSTER FIGHT TO BLOCK MEXICAN TRUCKS ON US HIGHWAYS

AP - The Teamsters Union said it will ask a federal appeals court to block the Bush administration's plan to allow Mexican trucks to carry cargo anywhere in the United States. The union said it has been told by officials in the Transportation Department's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that the first Mexican trucks will be coming across the border Saturday. . .

"What a slap in the face to American workers, opening the highways to dangerous trucks on Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest driving weekends of the year," said Teamsters President Jim Hoffa.

Joining the Teamsters in seeking the emergency stay were the Sierra Club and Public Citizen. . .

The Bush administration said last week it would start the cross-border program once the Transportation Department's inspector general certifies safety and inspection plans.