Trucking

In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican government aims to regulate Asian e-commerce imports; Emerson Electric plans $22.5M factory in Chihuahua; Chinese firm plans $20M machinery factory in Mexico; and Investment firm constructing logistics center in Laredo, Texas.

In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking. 

Recent trailer data released by ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence showed net trailer orders improving compared to October but below seasonal expectations.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs.

Shaun Lezer, CDL driver with In-N-Out Burger, shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.

In this edition: Returns season is around the corner and the logistics of Christmas trees.

When the cost of doing business increases, making moves toward more efficient operating structures becomes more important than ever. 

Supply chain firms in the U.S. have laid off more than 5,235 workers since the beginning of October.

Gatego was founded by CEO Adrian Garcia, whose firsthand experience in his family’s trailer yards highlighted the inefficiencies of traditional systems.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cross-border trade helping Mexico narrow gaps in technology; Investment firm acquires 2.3M-square-feet of logistics space in Houston; CJ Logistics America leases 1M-square-foot facility near Dallas; and Texas car hauler acquires three logistics firms.  Cross-border trade helping […]

Craig Leinauer of Travelers Insurance discusses the rise of organized cargo theft and freight laundering rings that are leaving drivers, carriers and even brokers liable for millions of dollars in losses.

In this edition: The logistics behind Christmas trees, changes to import inspections, and the frozen food competition heats up. 

This week: Double brokers grab $1M in toys and porch pirates have a dance off

Through real-time temperature monitoring, predictive analytics, and smart routing, Forefront Global Logistics minimizes spoilage and ensures that fresh produce reaches its destination at peak quality.

The freight broker transparency fight four years in the making is shining a light on tensions between brokers and carriers

Cross-border trade flows for industries such as autos, lumber and agrifoods could be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, experts said.

Nick Darman, founder and CEO of Alvys, discusses his entrepreneurial journey into trucking and what it took to create a world-class transportation management system and help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s recent fleet fuel study highlighted truck fuel economy gains of 7.77 mpg compared to the national average of 6.9 mpg in 2023.

Now is the time for companies to optimize their operations and onboard new strategic providers to safeguard themselves over the next year.