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Mexican trucking industry leaders have petitioned U.S. officials to develop uniform enforcement standards for cabotage regulations, citing widespread uncertainty among cross-border transportation operators. According to industry estimates, the visa revocations have affected thousands of drivers who depend on B-1 visitor visas to conduct binational freight operations, creating significant disruption to supply chains dependent on Mexico-U.S. trucking corridors.
The plea underscores a growing concern within the Mexican logistics sector over inconsistent application of cabotage laws—regulations that restrict foreign carriers from operating domestic freight routes. Industry representatives argue that without clear, standardized guidance, drivers and companies face unpredictable enforcement actions that threaten business operations and cross-border commerce.
The request highlights tension between U.S. regulatory agencies tasked with enforcing transportation restrictions and the practical realities of North American trade and logistics. Clarification from federal authorities could help stabilize the cross-border trucking market and provide businesses with greater certainty in visa and operational compliance.
