October 23, 2026
According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, total August freight between the U.S. and the other North American countries (Canada and Mexico) moved by all modes of transportation was valued at $160.6 billion, increasing 22.6% compared to August 2025.
Freight between the U.S. and Canada, at $66.3 billion, was up 17.1% from August 2025 and freight between the U.S. and Mexico, at $94.3 billion, was up 26.7% from August 2025.
Trucks moved $109.0 billion of freight, up 29.8% compared to August 2025. Railways moved $17.2 billion of freight, up 8.7% compared to August 2025. Pipelines moved $10.2 billion of freight, up 22.7% compared to August 2025.
Vessels moved $9.7 billion of freight, up 12.0% compared to August 2025. Air moved $6.7 billion of freight, up 3.8% compared to August 2025.