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Mexico trucker shortages, visa restrictions squeeze cross-border capacity
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
North American cross-border trucking capacity is constrained due to Mexican driver shortages, U.S. visa restrictions, rising operating costs, and tighter financing conditions. Despite softer freight demand, these factors limit the number of trucks available for U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade, keeping freight rates elevated into 2027.
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You face a stretched trucking market with fewer new drivers and costly equipment financing squeezing capacity at vital U.S.-Mexico gateways. Cut your dependency on cross-border trucking now or risk higher transport costs and delays through 2027.
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