Eagle Pass Border Crossing Shifts Empty Truck Hours to Cut Wait Times

Key Details U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented new crossing hours at the Eagle Pass, Texas port of entry to reduce congestion and speed up commercial traffic from Mexico. The changes, effective immediately, prioritize loaded freight during peak morning hours while moving empty truck crossings to afternoon and evening windows. What Changed Northbound empty commercial conveyances now process only from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Loaded shipments, in-bond freight, and formal entries maintain priority access starting as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays. Why It Matters Empty tractor repositioning has been identified as a major bottleneck at Eagle Pass, which handled over 5,300 commercial truck crossings in a single week. By dedicating morning capacity to revenue-generating loads, CBP expects faster throughput and reduced delays for drivers hauling freight. This strategy reflects broader southern border efforts to optimize crossing efficiency and better utilize available processing resources.