The U.S. trucking industry is facing significant challenges from the unlawful employment of foreign drivers, particularly those utilizing B-1 visas from Mexico and Canada. This practice, a direct violation of cabotage laws which restrict domestic [...]

A recent executive order by President Donald Trump is set to enforce stricter English proficiency standards for truck drivers, sending ripples through Laredo, a city synonymous with bilingualism and the lifeblood of U.S.-Mexico trade. This [...]

FMCSA's New Registration System: What Trucking Companies Need to Know Major Changes Coming to FMCSA Registration in 2025 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is introducing significant changes to how trucking companies, brokers, and [...]

On February 25, Arkansas legislators introduced the Secure Roads And Safe Trucking Act Of 2025 (HB1569) into the state legislature, sponsored by Rep. Wayne Long, Sen. John Payton, and Rep. Jon Eubanks. The proposed bill [...]

Trade across North America has taken a significant hit following the U.S. government's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods—alongside retaliatory tariffs from Canada. With cross-border commerce becoming pricier, some U.S. states [...]

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled a 30 billion peso ($1.4 billion) nearshoring incentive package aimed at strengthening Mexico's role in North America’s supply chains. The program is part of her long-term economic vision, Plan [...]

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reveals that the anticipated surge in nearshoring to Mexico remains largely unrealized. The study, authored by Enrique Martínez García, Luis Torres, and Manuel Sánchez, examines [...]