Bridging the Border: The Future of U.S.–Mexico Cross-Border Freight

Mario Torres, Terminal Manager at Erives Enterprises, explains why cross-border freight remains a steady bet despite tariffs, diesel volatility, and capacity swings, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by  Epay Manager, Goodship,FreightFlex and TrackFlo. Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Meet Mario Torres & Erives Enterprises 01:42 How Cross-Border Freight Between Mexico & the US Works 05:52 COVID, Nearshoring & the Growth of Juarez 08:15 Why "Don't Touch the Freight" Is the Golden Rule 11:11 Tariffs, New Regulations & Diesel Prices 15:59 Spot Market vs Contract Freight 18:52 How Technology Changed Trucking 20:09 Cargo Theft & Safety in Mexico 26:37 Why Small Trucking Companies Are Struggling 29:10 Insurance Costs: The Biggest Threat to Trucking? 35:28 Outro