Although the start of 2026 has been slower than expected for some freight transport companies , at Grupo MexAmerik (number 32 in the Top 100 of Autotransport®) the year is progressing with expansion projects, equipment renewal and a strategy to expand its operational presence in different market segments .
After a first quarter marked by lower demand and a slowdown in some industries , the company has seen signs of recovery since April and is maintaining its growth plans for the rest of the year.
“2026 doesn’t seem to be progressing much further,” acknowledged Pablo Ocampo, CEO of Grupo MexAmerik . He noted that some sectors experienced a decrease in consumption and freight demand during the first months of the year.
Despite this context, the company will continue with fleet renewal, terminal expansion, and strengthening of its operational infrastructure . It is currently working on projects at its Monterrey and Guadalajara terminals, in addition to continuing the development of its logistics network throughout the country.
One of the most significant moves this year will be the incorporation of Transportes VIM into the group, which will allow the expansion of the service portfolio and significantly increase operational capacity.
With this, the company expects to close 2026 with more than 800 units , which would represent an approximate growth of between 35% and 38%, according to Ocampo.
The integration also marks the opening of four new specialized divisions : containers, refrigerated, specialized cargo and construction.
In addition to growth in Mexico, the company also reports an upturn in its operations in the United States, a market where it also expects to increase its activity this year.
Culture and operators, the axis of growth
Beyond investments in infrastructure and technology , the company stated that its main focus remains on organizational culture and the development of its staff.
“For many years we have focused primarily on the company culture,” Ocampo emphasized.
The company also continues to invest in technology, artificial intelligence, terminals and equipment upgrades; however, it believes that the real differentiator remains the human factor.
“The tools help, but people make the big difference,” he said.
Currently, this company operates six terminals in the country , although only two operate under the “macro-terminal” concept: the State of Mexico and Querétaro. Monterrey is under construction using this model, and Guadalajara will be next.
These facilities include spaces designed for operators and administrative staff, with rest areas, dining areas, and restrooms. The company stated that the goal is to provide suitable facilities and strengthen the sense of belonging within the organization.
Three decades of operation
With just a few units and operations starting from the State of Mexico in May 1996 , Grupo MexAmerik is about to celebrate 30 years in the freight transport industry .
During that time, the company has gone from being a small operation to consolidating its presence in different regions of the country, expanding its network of terminals and strengthening its operation in the United States as well, while continuing to focus on reinvestment and internal growth.
For Pablo Ocampo, much of that evolution has been marked by consistency and by maintaining a long-term vision, even in complex years for the sector.
Alongside the growth in units and services, the company explained that one of its main differentiators has been building an organizational culture focused on both the customer and its employees.
“Trust ,” Ocampo replied, summarizing in a single word what they seek to convey both inside and outside the company.
That vision, he explained, is also reflected in the investments made in terminals, rest areas for operators, technology and equipment renewal, as part of a strategy that seeks to strengthen the service and keep the company in an expansion stage towards its first three decades.
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