Cross-Border Trucking Industry: Insights and Trends for 2025

The cross-border transportation sector between Mexico and the United States is vital for the seamless movement of goods, sustaining economic ties between the two nations. As we look toward 2025, understanding the dynamics and projections of this industry is crucial.

According to the American Trucking Associations' 2024 Trends Report, trucks moved approximately 11.18 billion tons of freight in 2023,

Key Statistics for 2025

1. Freight Volume and Revenue: According to the American Trucking Associations' 2024 Trends Report, trucks moved approximately 11.18 billion tons of freight in 2023, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, industry revenues grew to $987 billion, up from $940.8 billion in 2022.

2. Employment and Industry Structure: The trucking industry employed 8.5 million people in 2023, including 3.55 million professional drivers. The sector is predominantly composed of small businesses, with 95.5% of carriers operating 10 or fewer trucks and 99.6% operating fewer than 100 power units.

3. Cross-Border Trade: Trucks carried 84.5% of the goods across the U.S.-Mexico border in 2023, underscoring the importance of cross-border freight as a robust source of revenue for motor carriers.

Sources:

• American Trucking Associations. "American Trucking Trends 2024." Sep 11, 2024. Trucking.org