Cross-Border Capacity Gets Clipped

U.S. enforcement against foreign commercial drivers is expanding, with Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transportation reporting that roughly 20,000 Mexican truck drivers had work visas revoked between April 2025 and April 2026. The actions are tied to tighter scrutiny of cabotage rules, which restrict foreign drivers from hauling freight between two U.S. points without proper authorization. U.S. officials say the crackdown is focused on regulatory compliance, including cabotage violations and English-language proficiency requirements.

The impact is already being felt across cross-border trucking. Mexican officials say driver supply is tightening, capacity is under pressure, and freight rates in the U.S. are beginning to move upward. Canada, meanwhile, reports no comparable visa enforcement against its drivers, suggesting the current pressure is concentrated along U.S.-Mexico lanes.

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