{
  "id": 7098369,
  "title": "Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to US roar back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/borderlands-mexico-exports-of-mexican-made-heavy-duty-trucks-to-us",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-exports-of-mexican-made-heavy-duty-trucks-to-us-roar-back"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy-duty truck exports from Mexico to the United States have surged back to life, with production and shipments more than doubling compared to the previous year. Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle industry saw a remarkable 100.2% increase in production, from 8,187 units in August 2025 to 16,389 units in August 2026. Exports followed suit, jumping 116.7% year over year to 14,310 units. The August gains signify a significant turnaround after earlier weakness, though year-to-date growth remains modest. Freightliner led production with a staggering 10,240 units, a 133.1% increase from the previous year. International followed closely with 4,525 units, up 100.8%. Kenworth saw an 8.5% increase, producing 1,087 units. The U.S. remains the primary export market, with 79,261 units shipped through August, accounting for 92.5% of all exports. Canada and Colombia rounded out the top three export destinations. ANPACT, a trade association, called for expanded financing, tax incentives, and scrappage programs to address concerns over used heavy-duty vehicle imports from the U.S. The industry also faces potential tariff impacts from the USMCA review. Nexio Power recently secured a 77-acre industrial campus in Anderson, Texas, to produce commercial trucks, finish, test, and warehouse vehicles. The facility, equipped for heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing, will support production, comply with regional-content requirements, and offer alternative-fuel vehicle capabilities.",
  "summary": "This week in Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to US roar back and Nexio secures 77-acre Texas campus for commercial truck production. The post Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to US roar back appeared first on FreightWaves .",
  "key_points": [
    "Mexican heavy-duty truck exports to US double, reaching 14,310 units in August 2026",
    "Freightliner leads production with 10,240 units, up 133.1% from previous year",
    "US remains primary export market, accounting for 92.5% of all exports"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}