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Green Corridors: new automated freight bridge at the U.S.–Mexico Border

Trump administration approves privately funded elevated commercial crossing at U.S.–Mexico Border The Trump administration has approved a project that will allow a private investment group to build an elevated commercial crossing at the U.S.–Mexico international border in Laredo, Texas. Approved on June 9, the project involves the construction of an elevated, automated lane over the […]

In brief: border changes, independent contractor rule and fuel shortages

From the elimination of commercial vehicle traffic in El Paso to Nebraska’s fuel shortage, read some of today’s top industry news. Commercial vehicle traffic to be eliminated on the Bridge of the Americas, Texas Authorities in Texas and the U.S. General Services Administration have decided to move forward with a plan to eliminate commercial vehicle […]

U.S.-Mexico cross-border transportation controversies

In recent years, US companies establish operations in Mexico to hire drivers with B-1 visas In recent years, a phenomenon has been observed in the transportation industry, driven by irregular practices by fleet managers. US companies establish operations in Mexico to hire drivers with B-1 visas, paying them less than their American counterparts. Industry stakeholders […]

Protecting trade: legislation to keep the U.S. border entry ports open

This initiative seeks to safeguard U.S. trade and commerce along the border. On Friday, February 9th, the Law to Keep International Land Ports of Entry Open was introduced, a new bill aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from closing commercial entry ports. This initiative, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, seeks to […]