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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 3, 2019

What Does Trump's New Trade War Mean for Trucking?

President Trump has initiated another trade war with Mexico, this time tied to curbing illegal immigration. While experts say the initial impact on trucking will be minimal, the effects will become more dire with each passing month if the dispute is not resolved quickly.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2019

Truck and Auto Manufacturers Strongly Reject Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat

Truck and automobile components and parts manufacturers came out strongly against President Trump’s latest threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican imports, saying that it would only serve as an additional tax on the American people and put jobs and investment in the U.S. at risk.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

U.S. Xpress Divests of Mexican Cross-Border Business

While it’s not leaving the Mexican market, U.S. Xpress announced it plans to exit its cross-border investment as part of its continuing program to improve its margins.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 30, 2018

Daimler Mexico Chief Aiming to Boost Customers’ Success

Determined to ensure its customers can meet the challenges they face operating in Mexico, Daimler is working to help “influence them to turn into performance-seekers” who will "grasp the importance of becoming early adopters of technology.”

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Newsby David CullenOctober 1, 2018

NAFTA Deal Seen as Good News for Trucking

The new trilateral free-trade deal announced on Sept. 30 is allowing North American trucking operations to breathe easy again.

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NewsApril 2, 2018

Cross-Border Truck Freight Value Jumps 10.2%

Trucks moved freight valued at $60.6 billion between the U.S. and its North American neighbors Canada and Mexico in January, up 10.2% compared to January 2017, according to newly released Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 16, 2018

Trucking’s Share of Cross Border Freight Value Declines

Trucking posted the biggest loss of the five major transportation modes when it came to the value of U.S. freight moved between Canada and Mexico last year, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2018

Ryder Expands Cross-Border Network In Texas

Ryder System has opened a new logistics facility in Laredo, Texas, primarily to support cross-border shipments between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 25, 2018

U.S.-NAFTA Freight Value Posts 13th Straight Monthly Gain

An increase in the price of crude oil is largely responsible for another jump in the value of freight moved between the U.S. and its two North American Free Trade Agreement partners, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 4, 2018

Trucking Helps U.S.-NAFTA Freight Value Post 12th Straight Monthly Gain

The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners posted its 12th consecutive year-over-year increase in October, according to newly released Transportation Department figures.

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