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Stricter enforcement of U.S. trucking regulations is raising concerns about freight disruptions between the United States and Mexico, particularly regarding driver availability, border inspections, and delivery schedules, according to an article by Freightwaves.com
During the International Road Transport Union’s North American Transportation Forum in Cancún, industry representatives discussed enforcement of cabotage restrictions, B-1 visa requirements, English-language proficiency, and commercial driver qualifications.
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers supported measures against unauthorized domestic freight transportation by foreign drivers and stricter driver compliance requirements.
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello called for consistent enforcement to prevent disruptions to legitimate cross-border operations. He reported that North American cross-border trade recovered in 2026 following a decline in 2025.
CANACAR President Augusto Ramos Melo warned that additional inspections and documentation requirements could affect Mexican carriers’ scheduling, equipment availability, and delivery times.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection also outlined initiatives to improve cargo security and shipment data processing.
CBP Port Director Liliana Flores encouraged Mexican carriers to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and the Electronic Export Manifest pilot program, whose testing period is scheduled to conclude on October 23.