Mexican Factory Operators Remain Optimistic, See Opportunity for Improvements to NAFTA
AUSTIN, Texas — Manufacturers in Mexico aren’t as concerned about President Donald Trump’s recent threats to dump or renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement as some recent public reports have suggested, according to executives speaking at a Transplace Symposium here.
Uncertainty Clouds NAFTA Changes for Mexico Factories
AUSTIN, Texas — Manufacturers in Mexico aren’t as concerned about President Donald Trump’s recent threats to dump or renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement as some recent public reports have suggested, according to executives speaking at a Transplace Symposium here.
Top Freight Executives Leery of Trade Fight With Mexico
WASHINGTON — A disruption of trade agreements with Mexico has the potential of hindering the country’s flow of products with its southern neighbor, freight executives told a Senate panel Feb. 15.
Mexican Carriers Now Permitted to Lease Equipment to US Carriers, FMCSA Says
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has lifted a prohibition that prevented Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from leasing their equipment to U.S. motor carriers.
November 21, 2016Mexico to Enact Stricter Truck Emissions Rule
MEXICO CITY — A significantly tougher rule governing heavy-duty truck emissions in Mexico will take effect in 2020, earlier than the truck industry had wanted, a top government official said July 22.
Cross-Border Freight Haulers Likely to Have New Access Points in New Mexico
Cross-border freight haulers soon will have new access points in New Mexico to carry loads to and from Mexico, according to a pre-published interim final rule issued Feb. 23 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
February 24, 2016Mexico's Trucking Challenges Include Aging Equipment, Poor Road Network
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — The trucking industry of the United States’ southern neighbor remains plagued by poor infrastructure, high diesel prices and an average fleet age of about 17.9 years.
US Opening Border to Mexican Truckers
The United States border is being opened to Mexican carriers, the Department of Transportation announced Jan. 9.
Not Enough Data to Project Mexican Drivers as Safe For Longhaul, Report Concludes
The pilot program that allowed Mexican trucks to run in the United States for three years didn’t yield enough results to determine the program’s worthiness, said a report from the Inspector General within the U.S. Department of Transportation.