Mexico truckers face deadlier cargo thefts as cross-border volumes climb
Rising freight demand across the US-Mexico corridor is coinciding with more violent and sophisticated cargo theft, elevating risk for shippers moving goods through Mexico.
Build theft mitigation into your cross-border plan—vetted carriers, tracked routes, and avoiding known hot spots; our team can help route freight with security in mind.
Mexico's 14% driver vacancy rate deepens logistics risk, IRU warns
The IRU reports Mexico is facing a 14% truck driver shortage, threatening capacity and reliability just as cross-border trade grows.
Tighter driver supply in Mexico can mean longer lead times and spot-rate volatility—book capacity earlier and lock lanes where you can.
Higher fuel prices keep truck rental costs elevated despite soft freight
A new report finds elevated fuel prices are holding truck rental rates high even as freight demand remains weak, squeezing operators from both sides.
Fuel is creeping back into your all-in costs—review fuel surcharge terms and lean on carriers with efficient equipment to protect margins.
CMA CGM buys FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, gaining 150 North American warehouses
Shipping giant CMA CGM is acquiring FedEx Supply Chain in a $1.4 billion deal that adds roughly 150 warehouses across North America to its footprint.
Consolidation among mega-carriers reshapes service and pricing—keep flexible partners in your mix so you're not overexposed to any single provider.
GPS 'trap' exposes fraudulent carrier scam
Investigators used GPS tracking to unmask a fraudulent carrier operation, highlighting the ongoing threat of double-brokering and identity fraud in freight.
Carrier fraud is still rampant—verify identities, watch for suspicious rerouting, and work with brokers who vet every carrier before tendering a load.