Miguel Ángel Martínez Millán, president of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) , presented, in the context of the near end of his term, a summary of the main axes that defined his administration, and outlined the challenges that freight transportation faces in Mexico in an environment marked by insecurity, the shortage of operators and the review of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) .
Martínez Millán explained that his presidency was structured under three pillars: strengthening road safety, promoting fleet renewal, and training operators.
Regarding security , he noted that, based on the federal program of “zero incidents, zero robberies” , strategic corridors such as Veracruz–Mexico City, Querétaro and a stretch in Sinaloa were identified, where surveillance and the use of technology were reinforced , which allowed a 21% reduction in incidents during 2025 compared to 2024.
However, he stressed that the challenge now is to extend these actions nationwide, as insecurity continues to impact both daily operations and the attraction of new talent to the sector.
Adding to this situation is the problem of highway blockades , which, according to Martínez, reached unprecedented levels during the last year. Although he clarified that it is not possible to monetize the economic impact, he insisted that this is a phenomenon that affects all of society and not just the trucking industry, and therefore reiterated the need to establish clear rules that allow for protest without obstructing transportation routes.
Regarding the shortage of operators , he acknowledged that, despite the efforts made during his administration, the deficit persists and exceeds 90,000, which keeps units idle and limits the operational capacity of the companies.
In this context, he highlighted the importance of strengthening training programs and announced the launch of the International Training Center for Operators in Puebla , scheduled for February of this year, as one of the projects that seeks to address this structural problem.
On the economic front, Martínez noted that the sector faced a contraction of nearly 25% in revenue during 2025 , primarily due to the slowdown in trade and tariff tensions that impacted the movement of goods. He warned that this situation persists at the start of the year and could be further strained by the review of the USMCA.
He emphasized that the review of the trilateral trade agreement will be the sector’s immediate priority. After holding meetings with the Ministry of Economy (SE) , he explained that Canacar has already secured a place of representation in the discussions , with the goal of ensuring that the voice of the trucking industry is present in a process that will be crucial for the coming years.
In his assessment, he identified three key elements to consider: ensuring that trade flows between the three countries are not reduced, minimizing the impact of any potential tariff measures, and ensuring that the agreements are beneficial for carriers in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
At the close of his speech, Miguel Ángel Martínez Millán stated that he was leaving satisfied with the work done, and added that, once his term was over, he would remain close to Canacar as a transporter and advisor.
At the event, he also highlighted the expansion and modernization of Canacar’s offices , a project that, he said, reflects the institutional strengthening of the organization and its ability to continue representing the sector at the national level, even in a complex context for the freight transport industry.
It’s worth noting that the elections for the presidency of Canacar will take place on February 13th. Currently, there are two candidates for the position: Ramiro Montemayor and Augusto Ramos. The elected president will be sworn in on March 2nd.
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