North American hauliers call for border coordination alongside tougher enforcement
IRU reports that CANACAR convention panels in Mexico backed fair enforcement while warning that tighter border controls can delay legitimate freight.
Road transport representatives at CANACAR’s national convention in Cancun discussed US cabotage enforcement, B-1 driver requirements and English-language proficiency rules, according to an IRU report published on 15 October.
CANACAR president Augusto Ramos supported action against illegal cabotage but warned that intensified enforcement can cause delays and operational difficulties. He called for closer coordination between carriers, customs and other supply-chain participants to improve border throughput.
US Customs and Border Protection also outlined work on an Electronic Export Manifest, including a forthcoming pilot. This is a report of industry discussions, not an announcement of new rules or a confirmed border closure. It is relevant to operators arranging cross-border palletised road freight.
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- Source organisation
- International Road Transport Union
- Original date
- 15 Oct 2026
- Published by us
- 15 Oct 2026
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