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Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.

How Guadalajara Is Quietly Dominating Logistics

🎣 Banned CDLs

Plus: shutdown jitters for trucking, ICE pulls 130 drivers in Oklahoma, Alvys scores $40M for AI freight ops, and more in today's newsletter.

Alvys Secures $40 Million to Expand AI-Driven Freight Platform

Alvys raises $40M Series B to expand its AI-powered TMS, aiming to streamline freight operations with automation, integrations, and real-time decision support for brokers and carriers.

Oklahoma Enforcement Effort With ICE Removes 130 Truck Drivers

Oklahoma officials, with ICE assistance, removed 130 truck drivers during a three-day Port of Entry enforcement, citing credentialing risks, safety concerns, and new FMCSA CDL oversight rules.

Government Shutdown: DOT Plan Prioritizes Trucking Safety and Highway Projects

DOT’s shutdown plan shields trucking and highway programs, keeping FMCSA and FHWA fully operational, while FAA and FRA face furloughs and reduced functions.

ISS & BASIC Percentiles: The Carrier Compliance Data Freight Brokers Never See

Deeper compliance starts with ISS and BASIC scores, offering brokers critical safety insights unavailable in OOS data to reduce liability and protect shippers.

🎣 Why U.S. Brokers Can’t Ignore Mexico’s Cross-Border Freight Boom

“The first thing is to go ask if they have cross-border freight,” said Matt Silver, Co-Founder & CEO of Cargado. “You have to actually go ask for it.”

🎣 1000s of CDLs Revoked

Plus: Trump’s truck tariffs shake global OEMs, insurance premiums keep climbing, cargo theft surges in Mexico, and more in today’s newsletter.

Cargo Theft in Mexico Escalates as Criminals Refine Tactics

BSI Consulting reports cargo theft surging in Q3 2025, with Mexico accounting for 75% of North American cases. Hijackings dominate, while criminals deploy new tactics like GPS jammers and fake police checkpoints.

Trucking Insurance at a Crossroads: Nuclear Verdicts, AI, and Rising Premiums

Nuclear verdicts and AI are reshaping trucking insurance. Despite Werner’s court win, premiums and retentions rise. Insurers are seeking certain demands.

Trump’s Truck Tariffs Sent Rippling Through Global OEMs

Trump’s 25% heavy truck tariff lifts Ford shares but pressures Daimler, Traton, and U.S. fleets reliant on Mexico-built trucks.