Record first-half container volumes at Port Houston and historic cargo tonnage at Corpus Christi suggest shippers and energy exporters are still moving freight despite an uncertain global trade environment.

New report credits federal regulators and states with tighter cabotage enforcement and tougher CDL oversight affecting more than 194,000 non-domiciled commercial drivers.

Joint truck inspection operations recently generated hundreds of violations and sidelined commercial vehicles from New England to the Mountain West.

Uber Freight has named logistics technology veteran Amir Pelleg as chief product officer.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: US widens Mexican cartel crackdown; Port Houston posts record first-half container volume; and Foundry Commercial plans logistics center in Fort Worth.

Companies across the freight economy announced at least 1,222 layoffs from July 10 through July 24.

The Trump administration launched a new round of tariffs covering 99.4% of U.S. imports from China, Mexico, Canada and 57 other countries.

Tesla reported 26% revenue growth and reaffirmed plans to begin Semi production this year despite sharply higher investment spending.

A Texas truck driver admitted he knowingly transported 24 undocumented immigrants hidden inside a tractor-trailer.

The Trump administration aims to impose major tariffs on generic medicines, targeting one of the world’s most complex supply chains.

Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are stepping up inspections as regulators focus on unsafe trucks, unqualified drivers and dangerous driving behavior.

Kinaxis says manufacturers are increasingly relying on AI-powered supply chain orchestration to evaluate tariffs, nearshoring strategies and sourcing decisions.

Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Ontario report dozens of out-of-service orders during recent commercial vehicle inspections.

President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping new 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are stepping up commercial vehicle enforcement, with recent cases ranging from unlicensed hotshot drivers to impaired truckers and dangerous equipment violations.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $87B in May; Germany’s Döhler Group opens $64M Mexico plant; and Otay Mesa industrial property sells for $8.8M.

Austin-based Saronic has selected the Port of Brownsville, Texas, for its flagship $3 billion autonomous shipyard project.

Mexico’s heavy-duty truck industry posted gains in June production and exports, signaling a recovery led by freight demand in the U.S. market.

Freight industry experts say the Small Business in Transportation Coalition’s petition to decertify the CDL programs of New York and California are unlikely to be granted.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging Congress to strengthen commercial driver licensing standards by passing Dalilah’s Law.

Jurors in Michigan found Navistar was not liable for millions in claimed damages tied to delayed truck deliveries.

Arizona DPS recently cited a a hotshot driver for operating a commercial vehicle without a CDL.

A California truck driver was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a 2025 crash that left three people dead.

BulkLoads has acquired Livestock Network, adding the livestock-focused load board and online community to its freight marketplace.

San Francisco-based Envoy AI is expanding its logistics platform with Ellie Workforce, designed to automate freight execution at enterprise scale.

Warehouse closures and bankruptcy filings hit more firms across trucking, logistics, intermodal and trailer businesses.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a milestone for U.S.-Canada trade after political disagreements delayed its debut.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas; RJW Logistics adds fourth Dallas-area warehouse; and Gulf Coast Crating expands with industrial acquisitions.

Arizona commercial vehicle enforcement operation on July 1 resulted in 66 violations and seven out-of-service orders.

A jury handed down a wrongful death verdict against Mesilla Valley Transportation in a case centered on alleged driver fatigue and safety policies.

Logistics provider Quantix has named longtime executive Nate Gesse as CEO following the successful completion of a financial restructuring.

North American Class 8 truck orders jumped 241% year over year in June, underscoring rising fleet demand.

Port Freeport adds new vehicle imports, secures $11 million grant and celebrates Volkswagen and Höegh milestones.

Mexico has one of the world’s highest truck driver vacancy rates, according to the International Road Transport Union.

Federal immigration agents are now partnering with state truck weigh stations across the U.S. to crack down on illegal commercial truckers.

Texas authorities and Walmart agree to a settlement returning more than $13 million to drivers and the state.

InMotion Global has integrated SearchCarriers into AscendTMS’ free CVQ platform, giving brokers and shippers another tool to combat freight fraud.

CrimsonLogic urges importers to fix data inconsistencies before Mexico begins enforcing electronic customs value declarations beginning Aug. 1.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cargo theft falls, but attacks on truckers turn deadlier; Clarios opens $147M battery distribution center; and Craters & Freighters Austin opens new logistics facility.

Idaho has become the latest U.S. state to eliminate non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses.

The Trump administration has rejected renewing USMCA in its current form, keeping the trade agreement alive but setting up annual negotiations that could reshape North America’s $1.5 trillion trading relationship.

U.S. officials are targeting a Mexican cartel by focusing on the organization’s growing cross-border fuel-smuggling business.

A series of recent enforcement actions across three U.S. border states highlights growing scrutiny of commercial drivers.

The Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway project aims to expand short rail access for cross-border cargo between the U.S. and Mexico.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Port of Brownsville completes $295M ship channel project; Palmer Holland expands into Mexico; and TexAmericas Center in line for proposed $500M battery-materials project.

More than 1,200 workers are affected by recent logistics layoffs as several small freight operators file for bankruptcy.

Chain’s newest AI tool negotiates rates, vets carriers and books routine freight while allowing sales reps to stay in control of high-value, relationship-driven loads.

Private equity firm Quad-C has invested in Armstrong Transport Group as the freight brokerage plans for rapid growth.

North Carolina trucking companies are seeking answers after veteran motor carriers were reportedly identified as new entrants following an FMCSA SafeSpect update.

Recent acquisitions by AmeriLux Transportation, ANDY Corp. and Imperative Logistics highlight continued consolidation across North America’s logistics sector.

Mexican industry officials say 20,000 truck drivers have lost U.S. work visas since April 2025.

Commercial driver’s license holders no longer have to notify their home state of traffic convictions, according to a new federal law.

TFS and WEX are targeting owner-operators and large fleets with a new financing program for trucks, trailers and other assets.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Echo bets on Mexico growth with domestic transportation offering; DP World in talks to develop container terminal at Port of Corpus Christi; and Chinese auto supplier invests $42M in Saltillo plant.

FleetForce and Swift Transportation have partnered to offer on-site CDL training and certification in Mobile, Alabama.

The CAVRA Standard, created by Carrier Assure CEO Cassandra Gaines, aims to bring clarity to carrier vetting.

Trade experts at Flexport say July could bring sweeping tariff changes, new compliance requirements and legal battles over U.S. trade policy.

Heavy-duty truck exports in May rose sharply, signaling improving momentum in the trucking industry.

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has asked a federal court to push for decertification of CDL programs in New York and California.

Freight-sector bankruptcies and layoffs continued piling up in June as carriers and logistics providers cut costs.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Laredo summit debates driverless freight corridors, B-1 truckers; Cadogan Tate expands Southwest footprint with Phoenix acquisition; and Toyo plans $357M solar manufacturing expansion in Houston.

Mexico remained America’s largest trading partner in April, extending its lead over Canada amid tariffs and growing uncertainty over the future of the USMCA.

The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference highlighted how legal and operational risks are changing freight movement between the U.S. and Mexico.

Port Houston officials say continuous training and early preparation allow the port to restore operations after hurricanes.

Enforcement agencies intercepted everything from drugs, to counterfeit jewelry, to illegal medicines at ports across North America.

A growing number of False Claims Act cases are exposing schemes designed to evade duties on imports.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season; Mexico freight trucking sector outpaces Q1 economy; and 1.1M-square-foot logistics center planned in Phoenix area.

Law officers rescued 39 suspected undocumented migrants from a locked trailer that caught fire Thursday during a pursuit in South Texas.

Eleven truck drivers with histories of epilepsy or seizure disorders are asking federal regulators for exemptions.

A California woman is asking FMCSA to temporarily restore commercial driver’s license eligibility for DACA recipients.

Cargo theft has advanced from smash-and-grab crimes into sophisticated identity-based fraud schemes, experts say

First Brands, Perfectus, Canadian steel firms and Greenbrier are among recent targets in federal duty evasion actions

Bankruptcy filings and WARN notices show freight companies are still battling tight margins despite signs of market recovery

Five people were killed and two injured in four separate freight train collisions over the past week, including incidents near San Antonio and Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Texas resumes issuing some non-domiciled CDL licenses for legally authorized foreign workers.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested 36 truck drivers during a five-day enforcement operation in Arizona, highlighting growing federal scrutiny of commercial drivers’ immigration and licensing status.

Ohio plans to review about 5,000 non-domiciled CDLs, adding to a nationwide compliance effort affecting foreign commercial drivers.

WWEX and Auctane form ShipStation Global to give small and midsize shippers enterprise-grade technology and transportation services through a single platform.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Thousands of Mexican truckers lose US visas; US, Mexico complete first round of USMCA talks; and RealCold acquires SCL Cold Chain.

Companies spanning automotive, steel, energy, food processing and mobility are expanding U.S. operations.

Carriers on Kleinschmidt’s network can now route invoices directly through Upwell’s audit engine for faster payment processing.

Carriers, logistics providers and ports are investing millions into new freight infrastructure projects as they prepare for long-term supply chain growth.

The latest wave of trucking bankruptcies highlights the prolonged pressure facing carriers from uneven freight demand, high costs and tight margins.

A report found major gaps in Ontario, Canada’s commercial truck driver training enforcement, prompting renewed calls for tougher audits and licensing reforms.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Florida’s effort to sue California and Washington over commercial driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants.

AGX Freight alleges in a lawsuit that R&R Family of Cos. and Huntington Bank depleted its borrowing capacity and left millions owed to carriers before the Jacksonville brokerage shut down.

Executives from the Truckload Carriers Association, PepsiCo and Stevens Transport said fleets that embrace safety technology, AI will be best positioned to survive mounting operational pressures.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Desteia using AI to ease looming customs compliance crunch; Grocery chain plans $700M supply chain expansion in South Texas; and CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express for faster transit times.

Coupa’s acquisition spree continued with the recent addition of Tonkean, a workflow automation platform aimed at automating procurement and supply chain workflows.

GAF’s Marianna Vydrevich said AI-powered analytics are helping supply chain teams automate workflows, optimize inventory and model disruptions.

Port Houston reported its first container slowdown since early 2025 in April, though executives say improving May volumes point to a quick recovery.

Robinson Fresh executives say the company’s newest South Texas logistics center will help customers navigate increasingly complex supply chains.

Fleetworthy executives recently unveiled a connected platform strategy they say will help fleets reduce operational inefficiencies and leverage AI-driven analytics across trucking operations.

Fleetworthy introduced a connected fleet management platform and mobile app during its customer roadshow on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.

A mix of trucking enforcement activity, insurance concerns and seasonal freight demand could keep pressure on freight capacity through 2026, EASE Logistics says.

Cargo thieves are relying less on physical break-ins and more on fraud-based tactics, with deceptive pickup scams climbing sharply in the first quarter, Overhaul says.

Companies tied to transportation, warehousing, manufacturing and food logistics announced more than 5,000 layoffs stretching from California to Pennsylvania.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $84B in March as USMCA talks heat up; United Foods International opens facility in Phoenix; and Chinese manufacturer to open electronics factory in Torreón.

Coupa executives and customers at Inspire 2026 said AI and transportation optimization tools are helping companies cut planning cycles from weeks to hours.

Flexport leaders said import demand remains uneven across North America, with Houston and East Coast ports gaining share.