In terms of allowing foreign long-haul carriers to operate similar to domestic carriers in trucking markets, member economies largely permit these carriers to compete in the domestic market, albeit subject to restriction. In response to the SCFAP Chokepoints Questionnaire, ten
economies) indicated that foreign long-haul carriers in compliance with domestic road safety
rules and regulations were allowed to do business in the trucking market. However,
governments do still maintain regulations on foreign long-haul driver operations. Twelve
economies reported that foreign long-haul carrier operators were required to be specially
licensed in order to do business in their respective economies. Five economies) further noted
that the number of such licenses issued was restricted. While foreign competition in APEC
member economies’ trucking industries may be permitted, entry to these domestic markets is
far from free from government controls.