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texas
Trade Montgomery Ruling, Cargo Fraud Dominate Texas Cross-Border Trade Summit
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference in Laredo, Texas, focused on the U.S. Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling, cargo fraud, and preparations for USMCA 2.0. Hosted by Reliance Partners and Borderless Coverage, the event drew over 500 industry leaders. Panelists highlighted rising legal liability for brokers, evolving carrier-vetting standards, and cargo security risks.
Logistics Texas Resumes CDL Issuance for Temporary Farm Workers
Texas has resumed issuing commercial driver's licenses to H-2A visa holders, impacting logistics operations by potentially increasing driver availability. This change follows federal approval and revised FMCSA regulations.
Logistics Texas Court Clears Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
A Texas court has ruled that Home Depot is not liable for a crash involving Werner Enterprises, impacting shipper liability discussions. This decision follows a contrasting ruling in the Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II case.
Manufacturing Manufacturers Boost US Production with $3.6B Investments
US manufacturers are investing over $3.6 billion in new projects, including Toyota's $2 billion expansion in Texas and Walmart's $350 million milk plant. These investments aim to strengthen supply chains and increase production capacity.