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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 27, 2017

Will Trump's Take on Trade Be Boost or Bust for Fleets?

Last summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported that cross-border trade generated by NAFTA alone was worth $89 billion to the trucking industry. So are President Trump’s recent free trade actions a positive move for trucking? Or should American fleet executives be concerned?

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 19, 2017

NAFTA Freight Value Up for Only Second Time in Nearly 2 Years

Newly released figures show the value of cross-border freight moved between the U.S. and its neighbors directly to the north and south increased in November for the only the second time in nearly two years, but trucking had the smallest gain.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 5, 2017

Cross-Border Truck Freight Value Falls Again

Trucking and two other freight transportation modes carried less U.S. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in October 2016 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to a new Transportation Department report.

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NewsDecember 9, 2016

Daimler: Mexico a 'Land of Opportunity'

Daimler Trucks North America sees opportunity in Mexico – but challenges include new emissions standards and volatile currency.

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NewsDecember 5, 2016

Morrison Express Expands Cross-Border Services in El Paso

Logistics, transportation and supply chain management provider Morrison Express is expanding its offering in El Paso, Texas, providing improved cross-border capabilities and logistics.

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NewsNovember 29, 2016

Value of Cross-Border Freight Falls Following One-Month Gain

The value of freight movements between the U.S. and its two next door neighbors moved back into negative territory following the first year-over-year increase since late 2014.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeOctober 27, 2016

Cross-Border Freight Value Posts First Hike in More Than a Year

The total value of U.S. freight moved between Canada and Mexico during August posted its first year-over-year increase since December 2014, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeSeptember 22, 2016

NAFTA Trucking Freight Falls; 19th Straight Overall Monthly Drop

Trucking and all other transportation modes except rail carried less cross-border freight by value in July compared to a year earlier, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 26, 2016

Cross-Border Freight Value Moves Lower for 18th Straight Month

New Transportation Department figures show June marked the 18th consecutive month the total value of U.S. freight movements with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico declined from the same time a year earlier.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 23, 2016

Trucking Only Mode to See Monthly Hike in NAFTA Freight

Trucks carried more U.S. freight by value between North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico in April 2016 compared to the same time a year ago, but declines in all other freight modes led to a 3.2% drop in the total current dollar value of cross-border freight.

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