The end of 2025 not only brought an end to a turbulent period in the economy, which affected the logistics industry, but also marked the end of the journey of Fernando Bernal González , an iconic figure in the sector, who is difficult to separate from Trayecto ( number 1 in the Top 100 of Motor Transport ), formerly Grupo Transportes Monterrey, and its various companies.

With a work history of nearly 40 years , most of them in different positions within Trayecto, Bernal González opted for formal retirement, although he remains active by leveraging his experience in the transportation and logistics industry.

Fernando Bernal took to the road transport lane early on and, a few years after entering the professional field, he joined one of the companies that made up the group at that time, although not in the commercial area but in operations and as he himself stated: “the operation allowed me to get to know the market and the clients more deeply.”

Within what was Grupo Transportes Monterrey, now Trayecto, he participated in various companies such as Auto Líneas América (currently ALA Transportes) and was even the general director of one of them, TLH Transportes .

Professional development was also accompanied by the company’s own growth, and since 2009 he has been involved in the commercial area, first from ALA Transportes, to in 2011 take “the wheel” of the commercial responsibility in the group, a position he would hold until 2025, when he moved to the Strategic Development management, the last position he held in the corporation.

Fernando Bernal trained in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) Monterrey Campus and, in addition to Trayecto, participated in companies such as CYDSA, FAMA and Corning Glass of Mexico; as well as in family companies in the crane sector.

In conversation with Fernando Bernal, while his knowledge of the trucking market and its trends is evident, he also shares experiences and lessons from the leaders he had, such as Don Pablo Martínez Montemayor (RIP), Pablo Martínez Cavazos, and Jorge Casares. He shared more than fifteen years with Casares in tandem, contributing to the transformation of Trayecto, multiplying its fleet by 4.4x (times) in tractor-trailers between 2011 and 2025, while trailers increased by 9x.

Fernando Bernal will be one of those names that will be considered a benchmark within the trucking industry, recognized for his skills and industry knowledge, but also for the professionalism and loyalty that are hard to find in the workplace. Although for now, he will remain involved in the market through personal projects.

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SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCÍA, NL – In its second edition, Fórum Trayecto doubled its capacity to convene the various interest groups served by Trayecto ( number 1 in the Top 100 of Autotransporte® ), where direct dialogue was held with clients, suppliers and collaborators.

While there are challenges in the supply chain, such as insecurity, lack of infrastructure, sustainability, and, of course, the fundamental role of trucking operators, this year’s edition added uncertainty stemming from decisions made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexico’s main trading partner.

Addressing this last point, the Trajectory Forum began with a lecture by former Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo, who discussed the importance of revising the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026 and the challenges facing the Mexico-United States relationship.

One of the key points Guajardo highlighted is that uncertainty must be embraced as a key factor for the next 24 months, adding it to project and business planning.

The former USMCA negotiator emphasized that the current framework for this agreement is defined until 2036; however, an industry as important as the automotive industry has windows of between four and five years, so a change in the rules of origin is expected.

In this context, resilient supply chains were addressed, with the presence of David Gallardo, Director of Transportation at Heineken Mexico ; Oscar Del Cueto, President of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in Mexico ; Javier Moreira, General Manager in Mexico at CMA CGM ; and Ángel Garibay, General Director of ALA Trasportes ; moderated by Alejandro Marroquín, General Director of TM Transportes .

In this space, topics such as infrastructure, productivity, security, and, above all, the implementation of technology were discussed as key factors for achieving greater efficiency in the various links of the supply chain. One element that stands out among these companies is the incorporation of sustainability as a key to their progress.

As last year, there was a panel featuring the “Voice of the Operator” where Cinthia Moreno, Gabriel Cepeda, Ismael Osnaya, and Patricio Ponce discussed the challenges they face every day behind the wheel, not only in the natural conditions of being on the road, but also in customer service, where they have to deal with a variety of scenarios.

The panel, moderated by Víctor Salazar, COO (Chief Operations Officer) of Trayecto, was a space to recognize the important work of operators, but also to convey a message to customers who require adequate facilities to carry out their work.

The environment, social responsibility, and governance in the trucking industry was a panel that outlined the factors corporations must address as a factor in their market survival, and these factors are transversal and affect all industries.

This panel featured Bernardo Canales, managing partner of Canales Dávila ; Claudio de la Peña, director of Sales and Marketing at Daimler Truck Mexico ; Erick Reynoso, director of Freight Management Mexico at Penske ; and Arturo Álvarez, general director of Larmex Transportes , moderated the panel .

The Trayecto Forum closed with a message from Jorge Casares, CEO of Trayecto, who emphasized the alignment of the company’s philosophy with the projects the corporation undertakes. “We must be relentless and impeccable in achieving our goals,” he declared.

Casares López emphasized the importance of leaders in the current era, and that, from his position at Trayecto, he clearly understands the path to continue investing in Mexico to overcome all the challenges ahead.

As part of the second Trayecto Forum, a tribute was held to Don Pablo Martínez Montemayor, founder of what is now Trayecto, who passed away last January. Don Pablo had an 80-year career in the national trucking industry , playing a key role in the development of this activity in the region and in the development of businesses in this industry.

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