HG Transportaciones (number 9 in the Top 100 Trucking Companies® ) and Autotransportes El Charqueño have incorporated two APEX heavy transport simulators as part of their training strategy. This initiative is being developed under the HG Transportaciones University concept , with the goal of integrating simulation into operator training.
“At Universidad HG Transportaciones, we understand that training cannot remain limited to traditional methods. The incorporation of trucking simulators allows us to train operators in a much more comprehensive environment, where they can face real-life situations without jeopardizing their safety or the operation. For us, it’s not just about teaching driving skills, but about developing judgment, responsibility, and decision-making abilities. This technology gives us the opportunity to prepare better-trained operators from the start, raising the standard of our entire operation,” stated Eric Mijares, manager of Universidad HG Transportaciones.
The model aims to replace traditional methods with simulation-based processes. Operators can face scenarios such as emergency braking, loss of control, or adverse weather conditions without real risk. Each practice session becomes a measurable exercise that provides information about the operator’s performance .
The training is supported by data generated from each session. Operators’ decisions are recorded and analyzed, allowing for the identification of patterns and the correction of habits . The approach focuses on building evidence-based learning processes.
Both companies share infrastructure and methodology within this scheme, which generates consistency in the way of training and evaluating , and strengthens operations to establish a common standard in operator training.
The initiative addresses the need for qualified personnel in the sector. The simulators allow for the training of operators prepared for complex scenarios and adaptable to different conditions. The project aims to develop critical thinking and responsibility from the outset of training .
“Today, companies that are truly looking to reduce risks and improve their operational performance are understanding that training cannot rely solely on field experience. Simulation allows them to anticipate errors, make better decisions, and create operators who are much better prepared from the start,” said Jose Miguel Montoya, Commercial Director of APEX Simulators.
With this implementation, the group positions Nuevo León as a leading state in the adoption of technologies for training in road transport and HG Transportaciones University as a training model.
In this context, according to figures from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in 2025, a shortage of 99,000 operators was reported in Mexico in 2024 and it is projected that by 2028 it could reach a shortage of more than 106,000 operators.
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