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(13 articles)$4M Cocaine Seizure Highlights Commercial Truck Security Risks
El Paso County investigators seized approximately 120 kilograms of cocaine valued at $4 million from a commercial tractor-trailer during a July 29 interdiction operation. The seizure represents a sign
Texas Police Bust $272K Precious Metal Cargo Theft Ring
Texas authorities arrested two men—Rahual Phore, 25, and Virender Phore, 36—after intercepting an 18-wheeler loaded with 32,000 pounds of precious metals valued at approximately $272,000 in Sealy, a c
SEKO Logistics Expands U.S. Warehouse Capacity in Midwest and Texas
SEKO Logistics is reinforcing its U.S. footprint through strategic capacity investments in the Midwest and Texas, signaling confidence in sustained domestic demand and positioning for continued market
Mitsubishi Motors Selects Port Freeport for US Auto Distribution
Mitsubishi Motors has strategically selected Port Freeport as a key hub for improving its US automotive distribution operations. This decision reflects the company's focus on optimizing transportation
Amazon Deploys Robotics at Texas Sorting Facility
Amazon is establishing a new sorting warehouse in Texas equipped with advanced robotic systems, marking another step in the company's broader automation strategy across its fulfillment network. This f
Toyota Relocates Tacoma Production to Texas, Reshaping North America Auto Supply Chain
Toyota's strategic decision to shift Tacoma pickup production from Baja California to San Antonio represents a significant structural shift in North American automotive manufacturing. The $3.6 billion
Freight Broker Controller Embezzles $3.2M: Internal Controls Fail
A controller at Austin Freight Systems pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after embezzling $3.2 million from the Texas freight brokerage between October 2023 and March 2025. Mitchell David S
US Treasury Targets CJNG Fuel-Smuggling Network Across Mexico Border
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned two Mexican nationals and nine companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's multimillion-dollar fuel-smuggling operation, signaling a majo
Walmart Invests $8M in Texas DC Upgrade with New Equipment
Walmart is executing the next phase of a larger distribution center renovation project in Texas, committing $8 million to upgrade electrical systems and material-handling equipment. The improvement in
H5N1 Outbreak Disrupts Poultry Supply Chain Across 12 States
H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in poultry operations across 12 U.S. states, creating immediate and cascading disruptions to the nation's egg and poultry supply chains. This outbreak directly impacts
Texas Smuggling Incident Disrupts Key Freight Corridor, Raises Security Concerns
A human smuggling incident near the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint in South Texas resulted in a tractor-trailer fire that forced temporary closure of southbound lanes on U.S. Highway 281, a criti
Volvo and DSV Launch Autonomous Freight Operations in Texas
Volvo and DSV have begun autonomous freight operations in Texas, representing a significant milestone in the commercialization of self-driving truck technology for supply chain logistics. This partner
Autonomous Freight Bot Completes First Fully Driverless Shipment in Texas
Bot has achieved a significant operational milestone by executing a fully autonomous freight shipment in Texas, marking a pivotal advancement in autonomous trucking technology. This development repres