#cross-border-trucking
(15 articles)Cabotage Crackdown Tightens Cross-Border Trucking Capacity
The U.S. government's stepped-up enforcement of cabotage restrictions is creating significant headwinds for cross-border trucking operations, according to Knight-Swift Transportation CEO Adam Miller.
Border Capacity Crisis Pushes Shippers to Transloading
The US-Mexico border is experiencing a structural capacity crisis as US regulatory enforcement (English proficiency rules and cabotage restrictions) has reduced the B1 driver pool by 25,000 since Apri
Mexico vehicle exports plunge 11.9% as US trade share reaches 76%
Mexico's automotive sector is experiencing significant headwinds, with light vehicle exports declining 11.9% year over year in September to 277,369 units, even as the United States maintains its domin
Nearshoring Boom Hits Trucking Capacity Wall at US-Mexico Border
The article highlights a critical supply chain tension: nearshoring investment between the US and Mexico continues to accelerate, yet the trucking capacity needed to support this trend is contracting.
Mexico Lifts Empty-Truck Ban After 700 Tractors Stranded
Mexico's National Customs Agency (ANAM) imposed an unexpected five-day ban on empty commercial trucks entering Mexico through the Eagle Pass–Piedras Negras border crossing, effectively halting the cri
B-1 Visa Crackdown Triggers Mexican Trucker Protests, Supply Chain Concerns
Mexican trucking industry leaders are escalating their response to a wave of B-1 visa revocations affecting cross-border drivers, with protests shutting down the Mexicali-Calexico East border crossing
H-2A Seasonal Truckers Face English-Language Compliance Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued clear guidance that H-2A temporary agricultural visa holders operating commercial motor vehicles must comply with federal English-language proficiency requireme
Mexican Truckers Face B-1 Visa Revocations Amid Cabotage Rule Confusion
Mexican trucking industry leaders are escalating pressure on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish clearer standards for B-1 visa revocations, which have eliminated approximately 25,000 Mexi
Mexico Cargo Theft Remains Critical Despite Official Decline Claims
Mexican authorities claim cargo theft is declining sharply, projecting a 37% reduction in 2026 compared to 2025 levels, citing success of the federal Balam highway security program. However, independe
Canadian Trucker Arrested for Cabotage Violations in U.S.
U.S. Border Patrol arrested a Canadian truck driver in New Mexico for conducting unauthorized domestic freight operations, transporting cargo between two U.S. cities (Deming to Los Lunas), in violatio
FMCSA Codifies English Proficiency Rule, Sidelining 26K Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving to codify English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements as a permanent federal regulation, making it structurally harder for future administ
194K Non-Domiciled CDLs Face Ineligibility Under New Reform
The Trucking Association Executives Council released a comprehensive progress report documenting one year of coordinated federal and state enforcement that has dramatically reshaped commercial driver
DSV Launches Electric Trucks on US-Mexico Freight Route
DSV, a global transportation and logistics leader, has deployed electric trucks on the US-Mexico freight corridor, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing cross-border trucking operations. Thi
DSV Orders 10 Electric Trucks for US-Mexico Freight Routes
DSV, a major global logistics provider, has placed an order for 10 Windrose electric trucks to service freight operations between the United States and Mexico. This procurement represents a strategic
TRAFFIX: Book Carrier Commitments Now as Cross-Border Capacity Tightens
TRAFFIX, a logistics coordination platform, is issuing an urgent advisory to shippers to commit to carrier capacity well in advance as cross-border trucking capacity continues to experience structural