This week in Borderlands: Canada, Mexico draw record foreign investment in 2025; TexAmericas Center hosts Tokyo delegation to boost Japan-Texas investment pipeline; and Twin Eagle expands rail capacity at Big Spring transload terminal.

A Russian-run crime group compromised more than 1,600 freight credentials across North America and Europe, a report says.

Huge losses in Illinois’ commercial auto assigned risk plan are fueling claims that weak auditing and fleet misreporting may be distorting the state’s trucking insurance market.

Port Houston logs largest January on record; Corpus Christi freight up 6.5% despite crude oil dip

Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil.

Trade uncertainty in the U.S. and beyond is reinforcing long-term supply chain decentralization, with companies betting on flexibility over political predictability.

Standard Freight Logistics Inc., a nearly 20-year-old long-haul carrier with 57 drivers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Major importers are racing to recover tariff payments deemed unconstitutional while President Trump signals a fresh round of duties, keeping supply chains on edge.

Deadly cartel clashes in Mexico killed 25 National Guard members and disrupted ports and highways, though major U.S.-Mexico border crossings remain operational.

With earlier tariffs struck down, the White House moved quickly to impose a uniform 15% rate — igniting legislative, diplomatic and market backlash.

The death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” triggered violent retaliation across western Mexico, disrupting highways, rattling the Port of Manzanillo and threatening cross-border trade.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Violent cargo theft grips Mexican truckers; Filter King opens Dallas manufacturing and distribution facility; and HENN Americas opens $4M automotive components plant in Silao, Mexico.

President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled many of his prior tariffs were unconstitutional.

Supreme Court rules President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under emergency law to impose tariffs on more than 90 U.S. trading partners.

GXO Logistics is betting on North American growth, robotics and AI to power stronger margins and free cash flow in 2026.

Logistec has agreed to acquire IPA Terminal in Altamira, Mexico, expanding its network into Latin America.

California and Texas dominated U.S. cargo crime in 2025, representing more than half of the nation’s 2,576 reported freight thefts.

The latest bankruptcy filings underscore how the freight market’s uneven recovery is straining companies from trucking to manufacturing.

Dr. John McElligott, co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and a longtime advocate for truck driver health, has died at 80.

John Deere, Rockwell, AOI, SEL and others break ground on plants across Texas, the Midwest and Southeast.

This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-made trucks to US fell 54% in January; China-based Daimay opens first auto plant in Mexico and Alliant Insurance acquires a trucking portfolio, opens Laredo office.

The Trump administration is reassessing portions of last year’s steel and aluminum tariffs and weighing targeted exemptions.

The House of Representatives voted to lift tariffs on Canadian goods amid rising concerns over costs, freight volumes and North American trade stability.

Recent enforcement actions show criminal networks targeting shipments, warehouses, border crossings and international exports.

GXO Logistics expects North American freight demand to remain stable in 2026, guiding for flat volumes while leaning on new contract wins.

Canadian truck drivers continue to lose thousands of dollars annually to unpaid labor and wage theft, according to a new report.

GXO’s revenue increased to $13.2 billion in 2025 amid a confident outlook tied to outsourcing, e-commerce and automation trends.

Trimble’s transportation and logistics business posted mid-single-digit organic growth in the fourth quarter amid a challenging freight environment.

President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge could disrupt one of North America’s busiest truck freight corridors.

Business Roundtable is urging the Trump administration to extend the USMCA trade pact, citing strong job and export gains in states like Texas and California.

Data from ACT Research and FTR shows improved January truck orders, though underlying freight demand remains fragile.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican truckers win union rights after years of intimidation, dismissals; Port of Lázaro Cárdenas posts record cargo volumes in 2025; and Port of Lázaro Cárdenas posts record cargo volumes in 2025.

Paladin Capital’s Chapter 11 filing ties together recent truck carrier shutdowns at Robert Bearden Inc. and Quickway Transportation.

Arrive Logistics trimmed its staff at its Toronto office as part of a strategic retooling of its Canadian operations.

Georgia-based regional carrier Robert Bearden Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Truck drivers describe being pressured to operate in unsafe environments and explain what drivers can do when safety is put at risk.

Amazon said its regionalized fulfillment network and expanding same-day delivery helped boost fourth-quarter results to $213.4 billion in net sales.

Nashville-based Quickway Transportation and two of its affiliate companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A California jury awarded $52 million to truck drivers who said Sysco retaliated against them for reporting safety and labor violations.

Uber Freight posted flat revenue in the fourth quarter, but achieved breakeven profitability for the first time in over three years.

Persistent weakness in freight demand is driving a growing list of layoffs across trucking, logistics and manufacturing.

Recent industrial developments across Texas show how developers are positioning ahead of expected freight and distribution growth in 2026 and beyond.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: As I-35 traffic worsens, SH 130 courts cross-border trucks; Nestlé Purina plans $100M factory expansion in Guanajuato; and Ryder adds major warehouse, yard capacity in northern Mexico.

A proposed bill in Arizona would allow police to arrest truck drivers found using falsified commercial driver’s licenses and seize tractors.

A federal lawsuit by Vantage Carrier alleges R&R Family of Companies affiliates failed to pay more than $1 million in freight invoices, adding to mounting carrier and creditor claims following the company’s collapse.

Covenant Logistics reported a Q4 net loss, but told analysts it is seeing early signs of pricing power and improving freight fundamentals heading into 2026.

Covenant Logistics posted a Q4 loss, while highlighting fleet rationalization and balance-sheet discipline as key priorities for 2026.

Jacksonville-based AGX Freight Group has suspended operations after a lender dispute restricted access to working capital.

Port Houston posted record container and truck volumes in 2025, while Port of Corpus Christi saw modest overall declines in cargo traffic.

For the first time in Tesla’s history revenues fell year over year, as officials point to the Semi truck as a key future growth lever.

A Texas lawsuit filed by Jimenez Logistics alleges R&R Express and RFX failed to pay $264K in freight invoices.

Nike is laying off 775 U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain.

Lenders urged R&R Family of Companies to wind down operations in December as carriers went unpaid, according to a new lawsuit.

Smith System’s new Trainer Center platform aims to help trucking fleets run more consistent driver training programs.

This week in Borderlands Mexico : DSV plans $14.5M Arizona regional HQ amid cross-border boom; Realty Income enters Mexican industrial real estate market through GIC partnership; and EOS expands Texas manufacturing and logistics footprint with $3M investment.

As global trade tensions persist, Misumi has turned to digital manufacturing leader Dave Evans to guide its Americas growth strategy.

Former employees shed light on Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies shutdown earlier this month.

A. Duie Pyle is expanding near the Port of Virginia with an integrated LTL and warehousing facility.

BSI Consulting identified rail cargo theft as a top area of concern, particularly in the U.S. Southwest and Midwest.

R&R Family of Companies has sold its WLX/Western Logistics Express unit to CJK Group just days after closing carrier Taylor Express.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Volatile trade, rising carrier costs reshape retail shipping strategies; Cainiao launches U.S.–Mexico cross-border logistics service; and Speedora launches white-glove logistics service in Arizona.

Taylor Express shut down without warning on Jan. 12, cutting off support and leaving some truck drivers sleeping in their rigs while trying to get home, former employees said.

A permanent shutdown of Smoky Mountain Logistics will leave 145 drivers and staff without jobs by Feb. 28.

ACT Research data shows used truck sales and prices rebounded at the end of 2025.

Southeastern Freight Lines is expanding Mexico connectivity through a new partnership with Fletes México Carga Express.

R&R Family of Companies is facing growing scrutiny from carriers and lenders following an executive termination and reports of payment issues.

Mexico-based logistics startup WeShip plans to launch U.S. domestic parcel services in 2026.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariff noise to stay loud in 2026, Flexport warns importers; Echo Global Logistics launches EchoXBorder; and LS Cable & System USA opens logistics hub near Po

A Texas trucking company must rehire a driver and pay $100,000 in damages after investigators determined the driver was fired for raising safety complaints.

Avkha Equity Holdings acquisition positions Dart Transit as a growth platform across the U.S. truckload market, officials said.

More than 2,000 workers have been laid off across logistics and manufacturing firms as 2026 begins, driven by facility closures, lost contracts and bankruptcy filings.

North American Class 8 truck orders surged in December as fleets released pent-up demand, FTR Transportation Intelligence says.

SupplyOne’s acquisition of Wertheimer Box underscores ongoing consolidation and realignment in the packaging sector.

Uber Freight executives say resilient U.S.–Mexico freight flows could help anchor trucking demand in 2026.

The Trump administration delayed planned tariff hikes on furniture, while sharply reducing proposed 90% duties on Italian pasta.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Podcast series focuses on high-stakes US–Mexico trade conversations; Mexico begins tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese imports; and Chihuahua becomes Mexico’s top exporting state in 2025.

uShip CEO Sean Wu says flexibility will be freight’s most valuable currency in 2026.

A string of drug seizures highlights how traffickers continue to target commercial freight routes.

Dangerous winter driving conditions shut down a major Michigan highway after a tractor-trailer crashed through an overpass and exploded on impact.

Queen Transportation abruptly shut down last week, leaving truck drivers and office staff suddenly unemployed.

Walmart’s $152 million warehouse acquisition near Phoenix highlights a surge of logistics and real estate investment transforming the Southwest freight market.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: TCS is betting on Monterrey as cross-border trade gets more complicated; Union Pacific plans 2,000-acre Mainline Texas Industrial Park near Houston; and Former Waco bottling plant to be redeveloped into I-35 distribution center.

Fleet telematics provider Motive has filed paperwork to go public, a move that could intensify competition in the freight technology market.

Mexico remained the United States’ largest trading partner in 2025, but policy shifts and enforcement crackdowns reshaped cross-border commerce.

Port Houston’s cargo volumes declined in November amid seasonal and market headwinds.

As tariffs and geopolitical risk reshape global trade, Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant highlights a shift from execution to full-scale supply chain orchestration.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: U.S.–Mexico trade stays dominant in September, tops $71B; Maersk opens $15M depot near Port of Manzanillo; and Wayside Distribution Center aims to boost Houston supply chains.

A family-owned San Francisco tile business was defrauded of nearly $200,000 in merchandise when criminals used fake credentials to orchestrate a strategic cargo theft.

A flatbed truck hauling over-sized cargo damaged six county overpass bridges along Oklahoma’s Will Rogers Turnpike on Tuesday, forcing multiple closures.

Small fleet owner Steve Troyer says non-domiciled CDL drivers and weak enforcement are undercutting compliant carriers.

Layoffs across manufacturing, logistics and transportation have surpassed 4,000 as companies close plants, and restructure fulfillment networks and supply chains.

Uber Freight’s latest market outlook shows U.S.–Mexico trade emerging as a key force next year.

This week in Borderlands: Customs overhaul may reshape cross-border manufacturing, expert says; Transport Capacity Services opens Monterrey office to boost U.S.–Mexico freight; and WeShip Express relocates headquarters to Austin.

Mexico’s automotive industry recorded sharp November declines in production and exports across cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.

Mexico approved tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese and Asian imports, a move analysts say is aimed at placating the Trump administration.

Texas International Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 6, warning in court documents that no funds will remain for unsecured creditors after administrative costs.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that 9,500 truck drivers have been taken off the road for failing English-language requirements.

President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless the country releases 200,000 acre-feet of water owed to Texas under a 1944 treaty.

Rolling protests and road blockades by farmers and truckers across Mexico have impacted major border crossings, stranding tens of thousands of cargo trucks.

This week in Borderlands: Trump mulls scrapping USMCA as industry groups push for renewal; DP World opens Querétaro warehouse to support Mexico’s nearshoring boom; and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution launches first Texas operation.