Growth in the trucking industry doesn’t always begin with large structures. In many cases, it starts with the operation itself, with a single unit already in motion and a route yet to be built.
This is how Altamira Logística de Carga began , a company that this March celebrated 20 years of history after evolving from an individual scheme to consolidating an operation with a diversified fleet and national coverage , Bernabé García González, the company’s general manager, told T21.
The origin dates back to an operational start focused on refinery reconfiguration projects in Tamaulipas , where the company began to build its customer base and progressively expand its capacity.
From then on, growth was sustained, accompanied by the addition of more units and the diversification of services, García explained.
Over the years, team stability has become one of the firm’s cornerstones. A significant portion of the staff has been with the organization for over a decade, which has allowed for operational continuity and strengthened client relationships.
In parallel, the company begins to integrate new generations into its structure, with the participation of family members in the development of the business.
The current operation relies on versatility, García emphasized. From one-ton units to 70-ton equipment , the company offers solutions that include general cargo transport, container ships, flatbeds, oversized load equipment, and 53-foot containers, with coverage from the port of Altamira to various points throughout the country.
This operation includes handling 20 and 40 foot containers (in configurations such as High Cube, Open Top, Flat Rack and Reefer), as well as platforms for loose cargo and solutions for oversized merchandise.
This approach, the executive explained, allows the company to remain an operational option within a competitive market, relying on attributes such as responsibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different types of cargo .
“We are a very responsible and very persevering company,” he emphasized.
Looking ahead, the company maintains a growth vision in an environment that García acknowledged as challenging. The expectation is not only to expand operations but also to consolidate a model that can be sustained over time.
The operation is not without risks. Highway insecurity remains one of the main challenges for the trucking industry in Mexico , in an environment where companies acknowledge limitations in institutional support.
“We are experiencing a great deal of insecurity in the country… we do not feel supported by the authorities,” García said.
According to data from the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV) , the incidence of crime is concentrated in specific corridors (mainly in entities such as the State of Mexico, Puebla and Guanajuato) and on key routes such as Mexico 57 or Mexico 150D, where the probability of events remains high.
In the long term, the goal is generational continuity. Beyond immediate growth, the focus is on building a legacy that allows the company to remain relevant in the sector , supported by accumulated experience and the influx of new generations within the organization.
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