The journey of goods doesn’t begin when the truck starts its engine. It begins much earlier, when a company calculates its driver’s available hours, defines the route, anticipates toll and per diem payments, estimates the arrival time, and determines what infrastructure it will use to reach its destination.
This highlights one of the key issues facing transportation and logistics in Mexico : how closely legislative and governmental decisions reflect the daily realities on highways , at terminals, borders, or rail crossings. When regulations fail to consider the specific operational aspects, the consequences can include delays, increased costs, lost productivity, or difficulties meeting delivery deadlines.
The discussion is particularly relevant given the importance of trucking to the Mexican economy. According to the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) , the sector contributes 3.8% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and moves more than 80% of the country’s goods.
This importance is highlighted when there is a gap between public policies and the needs of an activity that operates permanently, according to Juan Enrique Sánchez García, an independent consultant in economic development, logistics and supply chain.
In that context, it raises four needs : harmonizing federal, state, and municipal regulations; consulting technically with the sector before modifying the rules; evaluating the logistical impact of new obligations; and ensuring the necessary infrastructure to comply with them.
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