Laredo suffers from a lack of drivers

The new English proficiency interviews at U.S. consulates in Mexico are also creating bottlenecks for "transfer drivers," those authorized to operate within a limited 20- to 30-mile radius in the U.S. Credit: Special

In Laredo, Texas, the suspension of visas for truck drivers in the U.S. is reducing freight capacity and raising costs for trucking companies competing to retain qualified Class A drivers, according to the logistics specialist site FreightWaves.