The National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) recognized 1,407 operators and various companies during the twenty-seventh edition of the National Road Safety Award (PNSV) , held on October 19, with the aim of distinguishing safe driving trajectories and business practices aimed at preventing accidents on Mexican roads.
According to information provided by the association, 648 operators earned first place, 471 second, and 288 third. Later, a special recognition was given to 19 operators who were inducted into the Hall of Fame for having 30 or more years of service without causing or being involved in accidents; for having earned first place in the National Road Safety Program (PNSV) for three consecutive years; and for having left driving to dedicate themselves to training or instructing other truck drivers. More than 1,200 people attended the ceremony .
Alex Theissen , president of the ANTP Board of Directors , emphasized that road safety is the result of the daily decisions of operators, from checking their vehicles before starting a journey to respecting speed limits and paying constant attention to the road.
“Taking care of those who drive is the best investment we can make,” he said, highlighting the importance of continuous training, vehicle maintenance, and adequate work and rest periods.
Recognized companies
The following companies were mentioned during the ceremony:
- Aldafa Transport .
- Alpura .
- Almex (Tepotzotlán and Monterrey) .
- Pilot Transport .
- Bimbo .
- Barcel .
- Coca-Cola FEMSA Primary Distribution .
- Coca-Cola FEMSA (Puebla Base).
- Coca-Cola FEMSA (Base Los Reyes La Paz).
- Arca Continental Distributor , Northeast Region.
- Arca Continental Distributor , Western Region.
- The Iron Palace .
- Post Office .
- La Corona Soap Factory .
- Express Cold .
- Boundary .
- Oxxo .
- Pilgrim’s .
- Sigma .
- Soloista .
- Zemog Conveyor .
- Marva Transport .
- Zinergia .
Prevention and training in road transport
During his remarks, Cruz Isaac Muñoz Navarro , Coordinator of Highway and Facility Security for the National Guard , highlighted the collaboration with the ANTP ( National Association of Private Transportation) to strengthen accident prevention and operator training, as well as the importance of modernizing fleets and incorporating driver assistance technologies. He noted that the institution holds regular meetings with representatives of the sector to understand highway safety needs and coordinate preventative measures.
The Undersecretary of Transportation for the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) , Tania Carro Toledo , emphasized that trucking accounts for approximately 60% of the nation’s freight . Regarding security, she reported that around 68,000 inspections of cargo vehicles were carried out during the first half of 2026. She also reported the closure of more than 800 unauthorized access points on federal highways and noted that the agency is working on developing safe rest stops for truck drivers.
The ANTP , for its part, emphasized that continuous training, vehicle maintenance, and adequate working and rest conditions are fundamental elements to strengthen road safety in freight transport operations.
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