Mexican Truckers Denied Entry as CBP Tightens Cabotage Enforcement
CBP has stepped up enforcement of cabotage rules, turning away Mexican truckers and disrupting some cross-border moves. The crackdown adds friction at key southern ports.
If you run US↔Mexico freight, build buffer time and confirm carrier compliance now — tighter enforcement can strand loads and spike short-notice rates.
Trucking Capacity Plummets, Setting Up a Peak-Season Squeeze
Carrier exits and tightening supply are draining capacity just as peak season approaches, raising the prospect of higher spot rates and harder coverage.
Lock priority lanes and secure committed capacity early — waiting until the squeeze hits means paying premium spot rates; Lia can help you watch the market in real time.
Laredo Summit Debates Driverless Corridors and B-1 Trucker Alternatives
Industry leaders at a Laredo summit discussed automated cross-border freight corridors and B-1 visa alternatives to ease the driver and capacity crunch at the busiest US-Mexico gateway.
Automation and labor-visa reform are years out, but the policy direction matters for anyone planning long-term cross-border lanes through Laredo.
Arizona Cargo Theft Task Force Bill Heads to Governor
Arizona lawmakers advanced legislation creating a dedicated cargo theft task force as freight theft incidents rise across the region.
With theft climbing, vet carriers, harden high-value loads, and avoid leaving freight idle near hotspots — enforcement helps, but prevention is on you.
DOT Launches Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative to Speed Freight
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a federal initiative aimed at moving freight faster and lowering logistics costs, including a push for a high-visibility dashboard linking truckers, railroads, and retailers to logistics hubs.
Watch for new data-sharing and infrastructure priorities that could reshape intermodal handoffs — early adopters of the visibility tools may gain an edge.