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For the Record U.S. trucker jailed in Mexico D from STAFF REPORTS emco Express driver Jabin Akeem Bogan faces charges on smuggling ammunition into Mexico after he missed his exit in El Paso and wound up in a lane designated for Juarez, Chihuahua. Mexican au- thorities imprisoned Bogan April 16 for the 268,000 rounds of ammuni- tion bound for Phoenix. Bogan's supervisor, Dennis Mek- enye, said Bogan was en route to his third stop in El Paso, Texas, on April 16. After that stop, he was scheduled to deliver the ammunition to Phoe- nix, but missed his exit. The 27-year-old Dallas resident said a law enforcement officer told him he could continue on the Bridge of the Americas, then do a U-turn and return to El Paso. Mek- enye said Bogan didn't provide any other information about the officer. Bogan could face up to 30 years in prison on smuggling charges. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered Texas-based Denny Mekenye, doing business as Demco Express and/or Demco Trans Inc., to immediately cease all transportation services based on serious safety violations that posed an imminent hazard to public safety. FMCSA investigators discovered, among other infractions, that the company falsified drivers' records of duty status; allowed its drivers to operate with commercial driver's licenses that had been suspended, FYI | continued from page 10 prevent up to 56 percent of rollover crashes each year and another 14 percent of loss-of- control crashes. While many truck-tractors and large buses can currently be ordered with this technology, the proposed standard would require ESC systems as standard equipment on these types of vehicles. As proposed, the rule would take effect between two and four years after the standard is finalized. continued on page 60 revoked, or disqualified; and did not conduct proper controlled substances testing of its drivers. Carlos Spector, who has gained recognition for asylum and immigra- tion litigation, is representing Bogan. Performance Enhancer (Relax, this one's perfectly legal) – – FREE Howes Deluxe when you purchase 3 bottles of Howes Products Visit www.howeslube.com for details or call 1-800 GET HOWES Offer ends: 9/30/12, available while supplies last. Shower Bag Toiletries not included. Professional Grade Performance Since 1920 Circle 301 on Reader Service Card or visit truckersnews.hotims.com JULY 2012 | TRUCKERS NEWS | 13