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Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season, strong Mexico demand
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (1052+ words) Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands Mexico: Uber Freight sees earlier peak season, stronger Mexico demand; Mexico freight trucking sector outpaces broader economy in…...
Same Lane, Same Miles, Different Fuel Bills: What's Really Separating Your MPG From Your Neighbor's
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (591+ words) The Gap Is Bigger Than You Think Here is where the gap actually lives. Speed: The Heaviest Tax You're Voluntarily Paying The physics explanation is straightforward. Aerodynamic drag does not scale linearly with speed. It scales with the square of…...
From regulatory shifts to on-site power: The new economics of heavy-duty EV infrastructure
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1409+ words) The presidential election was not kind to the commercial vehicle market. Then, the following rollback of federal regulations was unkinder." Despite the headwinds, many operators who paused their electrification plans are returning with renewed commitment. This is particularly in California,…...
Same Repair. Same Truck. Higher Invoice. Here Is the Number Behind What You Are Paying at the Parts Counter Right Now.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (924+ words) Some carriers read the headline about new truck prices and figured it didn't apply to them because they weren't buying a new truck. That's where the misread happened. The Richmond Fed's CFO Survey put a number on it: firms attribute…...
Borderlands Mexico: Trade, trucking dominate Port of Eagle Pass annual summit
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (551+ words) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Trade, trucking dominate Port of Eagle Pass annual summit; Avant Technology receives Texas grant for Pharr factory expansion; and SEG Solar to build 4 GW solar module factory in Houston....
MODE Global bets on Puebla to unlock Mexico freight growth
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (677+ words) MODE Global has opened its first office in Mexico, planting a flag in Puebla as the Chattanooga-based logistics provider looks to tighten control over cross-border freight flows and expand deeper into the country's domestic shipping market. The new corporately owned…...
Tire tech emerges as hidden lever for fleet efficiency in North America
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (717+ words) Smart tire technology is quickly becoming a critical tool for fleets across North America as carriers look for new ways to cut fuel costs, extend equipment life and improve uptime. Executives at Continental Tire say the shift reflects a broader…...
Werner doubles down on Mexico with asset-based intermodal expansion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1033+ words) Werner's cross-border operations aren't new. The company launched its Mexico service in 1999, and Dixon, who has been with Werner for 34 years, was one of the people who built it from the ground up. "We're no longer testing things or trying…...
Werner doubling intermodal fleet in Mexico
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) Werner Enterprises announced Wednesday that it is doubling its intermodal container fleet in Mexico to 800 units by the end of the year. The further deployment of 53-foot containers is expected to give customers better cross-border shipping options. The company said…...
Borderlands Mexico: Truck exports to U. S. fall in March
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands: Truck exports to U. S. fall in March; Mexico's Port of Manzanillo posts record Q1 container volumes; and GM, SAIC weigh…...