The theft of entire trucks, the use of GPS signal jammers, the opening of cargo boxes outside authorized areas, and direct assaults on drivers are part of a scenario that is no longer exceptional. Adding to this context is the financial impact: rising insurance premiums, stricter deductibles, and greater requirements to maintain coverage, which further puts pressure on transportation costs.
Towards the end of 2025, the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV) warned that, although official figures already show a serious problem, the real incidence is higher due to unreported accidents.
The agency noted that the robberies follow patterns: they occur mainly from Monday to Friday, when there is greater movement of goods, and are concentrated at night and in the early morning, between 5:00 and 8:00 in the morning in some critical sections, as well as from 16:00 or 17:00 onwards on strategic routes.
Federal highways in central and Bajío regions remain the most dangerous. Corridors such as the Mexico-Puebla, Mexico-Querétaro, Arco Norte, and Highway 57 account for a significant portion of incidents, where criminal cells operate on defined schedules and target specific locations. According to ANERPV, approximately 80% of incidents against heavy transport involve violence , a trend that once again places the State of Mexico and Puebla as the states with the highest incidence.
In this environment, security has ceased to be an operational complement and has become a structural element of the business. The starting point for companies offering specialized prevention and security services has been understanding how criminals operate and what vulnerabilities exist in the vehicles themselves.
According to Marcelo Salinas, founding partner and Commercial Director of Logitrack , a company specializing in fleet security and tracking, technological development has focused on creating systems capable of operating without endangering the driver and responding automatically to route deviations, unauthorized access, or sabotage attempts. The rationale has been to reduce reliance on human intervention and eliminate opportunities for operational errors that are often exploited on the road.
Over time, the perspective has broadened. Theft is not the only factor that increases accident rates; accidents, distracted driving, and lack of follow-up also raise the risks. Therefore, specialized companies have integrated smart cameras and automated systems that allow them to intervene in risky behavior without relying on constant monitoring.
For Salinas, the sector’s biggest challenge isn’t solely technological. “The underlying problem is the level of involvement,” he stated in an interview. Experience shows that even the most robust solutions lose effectiveness without clear protocols, ongoing training, and operational commitment from carriers.
Currently, the focus is on multi-level security systems combined with automation and real-time data analysis. The goal is not only to react to theft, but to prevent it and reduce its impact. In some cases, this strategy is already resulting in better terms with insurers, who recognize the reduction in operational risk.
This preventative approach is also beginning to be reflected in the relationship with insurers . By reducing the likelihood of theft and other high-impact events, some companies in the sector have begun to recognize these protection schemes with better coverage conditions, adjustments to deductibles, or incentives linked to the reduction of operational risk—an increasingly relevant factor in an environment of rising claims.
Crime also evolves, which is why cargo transport security has become a dynamic process. Analyzing patterns, closing gaps, and constantly adapting are part of the sector’s new daily routine. Because today, on the country’s highways, anticipation is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity.
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