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Borderlands Mexico provides a weekly overview of the latest news in U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week’s highlights include the impact of tariffs and language regulations on trucking, the opening of a new logistics facility by Kuehne+Nagel in Texas, an expansion by a German autom
Protesters opposing COVID mandates have blocked multiple U.S.-Canada border crossings, resulting in significant economic repercussions for both countries, with losses exceeding a billion dollars for each day the blockades persist. According to Arthur Wheaton, director of labor studies at Cornell’s S
Go Industries Inc., a manufacturer of truck equipment, has introduced a new product to its catalog. The company has expanded its grille guard offerings to include commercial-grade systems that feature built-in winch capabilities. This new addition is designed to cater to a variety of client needs, s
The Drive-By Truckers are set to take the stage at the Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, bringing both powerful music and a sharp message. Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the band offers songs that are raw, political, and focused on the experiences of those living on society’s fringes. Politic
Trucking Company Suffers Major Losses Due to Theft FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A trucking firm has experienced the theft of two semi-trucks within a week in the Central Valley, resulting in significant losses of trucks, cargo, and business, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. About SKS Log
New Regulation on Electronic Logging for Truckers A fresh regulation comes into effect for truck drivers on Tuesday, mandating the use of specific devices to log their driving hours electronically. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced that it will start enforcing a Federal Motor Carrier
New Tools for Truck Parking in Washington Finding truck parking at rest areas along Interstate 5 in Washington can be challenging. A new initiative aims to help drivers know if spaces are available before they arrive at a location. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) Technological A
Rising Stakes for Race Drivers The excitement is building for race drivers set to take part in the Freedom weekend of racing at Grandview Speedway, scheduled for September 19 and 20. With all laps for the lap money sold out in the Freedom 76, numerous fans and local businesses have stepped up to spo
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has extended the timeline for several potential regulations impacting the trucking sector to 2026, including a second proposed rule targeting suspected price gouging by freight brokers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the first not
