The story of Grupo RAMEbegins with a steering wheel and a dream . Its founder started as a local route operator and, after years of road experience, acquired his first tractor-trailer.That step marked the beginning of a company that, over the years, would consolidate itself in Saltillo, Coahuila, as a benchmark in cargo transportation.
RAME’s growth stemmed from projects that required the addition of more than 100 federally licensed carriers. This support network allowed the company to transition from directly operating the units to focusing on service management and coordination.
“It was a major and important boost for Grupo RAME,” recalled Augusto Ramos, the company’s vice president.
The family spirit permeated the first years of operation. For a seven-year period, the company focused on serving the automotive sector with three-and-a-half-ton units that crossed into the United States and Canada , Ramos said.
On those routes, the company’s founder (his father), along with his mother, an uncle, and other operators, carried the loads directly, reflecting a 24/7 commitment that cemented RAME’s reputation, he explained.
Today, Grupo RAME has 185 units and three companies focused on federal public cargo transportation. Its specialty remains dry vans , which represent 80% of its operations, although it also offers flatbeds, curtainsiders, and lowboys .
Diversification has been key: around 35% of its activity remains in the automotive sector, while 60% is focused on imports and exports.
Ramos explained that, in addition to focusing on imports and exports , the company decided to strengthen its domestic market. “Returning to the domestic theme over the past two years has greatly helped us achieve strength and productivity,” he noted.
The group opened a transfer division in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo—border crossing service—as well as a “personnel transportation” area .
Additionally, its portfolio includes dry van management, warehouse and yard equipment rentals, and dedicated solutions for sectors requiring punctuality and constant monitoring.
The company also develops border crossings, transshipments, and direct integration schemes with client plants under the in-house model . These activities are complemented by 24/7 monitoring and door-to-door services, with the goal of ensuring continuity in the logistics chain , Ramos emphasized.
They also have vehicles ready to begin operations on the U.S. side, however, the project remains on hold while they wait for an economic recovery .
Regarding fleet renewal , 2024 was a year of caution, Ramos commented. Although the average age of vehicles is five years (an accepted standard in demanding sectors such as automotive and pharmaceutical), the company halted expansion and renewal investments to protect its finances.
“We know that we’ll weather this year of speculation without any problems, even with our clients,” Ramos explained.
These initiatives are accompanied by the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that, far from replacing personnel, seek to support decision-making with more accurate information.
“We want our employees to feel at ease, to see technology as a support, not a threat,” he noted.
Beyond the numbers, the company’s essence remains tied to the values that inspired its founding. The organizational culture maintains a sense of consistency: those who don’t share that vision eventually leave.
“Grupo RAME is one of the best companies in the sector for its commitment to quality, safety, and transparency, both with its employees and clients, and with the authority itself,” Ramos stated.
With family roots, an openness to innovation, and a well-thought-out diversification plan, RAME is preparing to face a challenging environment without losing sight of what has distinguished it since its inception: growth based on shared effort .
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