Carrier411 Cuts Mexico Staffing Partner Over LA Protests

Carrier411, has suspended access for a Mexico-based third-party staffing agency following protests in Los Angeles tied to recent federal immigration raids. CEO Darren Brewer made the announcement during a June 14 episode of FreightWaves’ “What the Truck?!?” podcast, stating the decision was triggered by unrest following ICE actions earlier this month.

“I see all these people standing above cars, waving Mexican flags, and the devastation, the destruction of Los Angeles. I said, ‘something’s not right,’” Brewer said.

Brewer emphasized that this was the only third-party staffing agency Carrier411 had previously permitted to access its system from Mexico. He acknowledged the agency's solid track record and personnel but ultimately cited worrying concerns.

“They were the only third-party staffing service that we allowed, because I know the guy who started it and runs it … I let him know first thing the next morning and explained to him why.”

According to Carrier411, the platform is still allowing access for broker clients with direct employees based in Mexico but is no longer granting access to third-party vendors operating from there.

The protests that spurred Brewer’s response began around June 6 following ICE raids across multiple cities. While outlets like Fox News have labeled some demonstrations as “riots,” others, including the Associated Press, reported that they have been largely peaceful, with most arrests related to failure to disperse.

We had the opportunity to interview Brewer a while back, you can check out the interview here:

Mexico Remains Top Trade Partner

Meanwhile, trade data from April highlights that Mexico continues to be the United States’ largest trading partner.

According to U.S. Census Bureau figures analyzed by WorldCity, total U.S.-Mexico trade reached $69.7 billion in April, a 4% decline from the same month last year, yet still maintaining Mexico’s top position in bilateral trade.

Source: FreightWaves