The Transportation Authority of Mongolia recently inspected the operation of some 150 coal transportation companies on the southern border, and ordered 36 companies to close down, and another 26 to suspend work until they take corrective measures suggested by the Authority. Most of the companies found at fault have no fleet of vehicles, and no proper pool of employees.  While 80 percent of the total 3,150 vehicles tested for technical specifications were imported from China, the transportation companies were strongly warned to hire more Mongolian drivers in place of the 1,800 Chinese drivers employed at present.