In the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26),  Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA)  obtained revenues of 231 billion 002 million pesos (mdp) , which meant an increase of  9.3%  compared to the same period in 2025, driven by growth in Coca-Cola FEMSA, OXXO Mexico, Americas and Mobility, and Health, partially offset by a decrease in Europe.

“During the second quarter, we achieved solid results, reflecting encouraging performance at OXXO Mexico and sustained momentum in many of our retail operations , while Coca-Cola FEMSA navigated a still challenging environment caused by weak consumer demand and increases in excise taxes in Mexico, which was more than offset by strong performances in South America,” said Jose Antonio Fernández Garza-Lagüera, CEO of FEMSA.

According to its operational and financial results report, the company detailed that its  operating cash flow (EBITDA)  was 33,340 million pesos , an increase of 12.7% compared to the figure for the same period last year.

Meanwhile, gross profit in Q2 2026 was 92,611 million pesos , 7.8% higher than in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025).

“The gross margin would have contracted by 20 basis points, from a base of 40.3% for the second quarter of 2025. On a like-for-like basis, which considers currency effects and the consolidation of OXXO Brazil, gross profit increased by 8.8%,” the firm explained.

During the period, FEMSA’s operating profit totaled 19,110 million pesos , an increase of 7.2% compared to Q2 2025, driven by growth in Coca-Cola FEMSA and OXXO Mexico, “partially offset by decreases in Americas and Mobility, Europe, and Health.”

OXXO Mexico’s total revenue grew 11.8% and operating profit increased 12.3% compared to Q2 2025. Meanwhile, Spin by OXXO had 11.5 million active users, a 22.1% increase compared to the second quarter of last year.

“It’s worth highlighting OXXO Mexico’s quarter, which achieved double-digit revenue and profit growth and, importantly, a return to positive growth in customer traffic after several quarters of decline. While the World Cup made a positive contribution during the quarter, we believe there was an additional boost resulting from better execution across the country of commercial initiatives focused on key categories to increase traffic,” the executive emphasized.

Coca-Cola FEMSA’s total revenue increased 4.7% and operating profit rose 9.1% year-on-year.

Regarding its results in the first half of 2026 (1H26), total revenues were 438,695 million pesos , 7.8% more than in the same period of 2025.

“Revenues were driven by growth in Coca-Cola FEMSA, OXXO Mexico, Americas and Mobility, and Health, partially offset by a decline in Europe. Revenues reflected a net negative foreign exchange effect due to the appreciation of the Mexican peso against other currencies; as a result, revenues grew 9.3% on a like-for-like basis,” the company stated in its report.

FEMSA’s gross profit was 176.666 billion pesos, representing a 7.3% increase compared to the same period last year. In its earnings report, the company indicated that its operating profit was 33.421 billion pesos in the first six months of 2026, a 6.5% year-over-year increase, driven by growth at Coca-Cola FEMSA and OXXO Mexico. EBITDA was 61.455 billion pesos, a 12.1% increase compared to the first half of 2025.

“Looking ahead, and despite continuing to face a weak consumer environment in Mexico that no longer has the boost of the World Cup, we view the current trajectory in most of our business units favorably, and we are cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year, although we anticipate that it may be more moderate,” said the CEO of FEMSA.

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Coca-Cola FEMSA obtained revenues of 70 billion 925 million pesos (mdp) in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), a growth of 1.1% compared to the same period in 2025.

“Our first-quarter results reflected the resilience of our business and the advantages offered by geographic diversification. Consolidated volume growth was driven by most of our operations, including strong performance in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala, which helped offset a volume decline in Mexico,” said Ian Craig, CEO of Coca-Cola FEMSA.

According to the report, gross profit was MXN 33.255 billion in Q1 2026 , representing a 4.5% increase compared to Q1 2025, and the gross margin expanded 150 basis points to 46.9% , driven by lower sweetener and PET costs, as well as the appreciation of operating currencies. However, the result was limited by higher fixed labor costs and other expenses.

Consolidated operating profit decreased by 2.3% to 9,032 million pesos during Q1 2026. Meanwhile, net profit attributable to majority shareholders closed at 4,342 million pesos, representing a year-on-year reduction of 15.5 percent.

In the Mexico and Central America region (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua), Coca-Cola FEMSA reported a 1.4% drop in revenue, totaling 39,117 million pesos during Q1 2026 compared to 39,669 million pesos in Q1 2025. Gross profit was 19,020 million pesos, a year-on-year increase of 0.7 percent.

Conversely, operating profit fell 17.4% to 4,461 million pesos in the cycle, mainly affected by weak consumption and the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS).

In the South America division (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay) the company recorded 31,809 million pesos in revenue in Q1 2026, an increase of 4.3% compared to the same period in 2025. Gross profit grew 10% and operating profit rose 18.8% year-on-year.

For the remainder of the year, Coca-Cola FEMSA seeks to strengthen its position through revenue management initiatives and sustainable volume growth.

The strategy includes leveraging the 2026 FIFA World Cup platform in its operating markets to boost sales. The operational focus will be on capturing efficiencies and savings to protect long-term profitability.

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Coca-Cola FEMSA has adopted omnichannel as an enabler that empowers both its employees and its customers, without replacing the human factor ; and seeks the integration of data and digital tools to enhance the capabilities of its sales force and ensure that the value proposition is realized at the physical point of sale.

In an interview with Grupo T21, Juan Pablo Velasco, the company’s Marketing and Commercial Capabilities Director, pointed out that omnichannel seeks to integrate technology with traditional physical execution to enhance the value delivered to the customer .

“By omnichannel, we mean definitely using all the data, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital tools we’ve been developing, but to empower the physical side, that is, our true strength (…) Our value proposition is fulfilled when the product physically reaches the customer. That’s where we’re delivering on our promise,” he said.

Velasco shared that digitization only makes sense when it solves real customer needs and facilitates the work of those operating in the market . He also noted that the company’s approach moves away from cold automation to focus on a service platform that supports the growth of small businesses.

“The platform vision becomes a success when we put the customer at the center. As we continue to understand our customers, truly putting them at the center to address pain points and opportunities, we believe this platform can continue to deliver many successes and much growth. We believe it can also become a service platform,” he said.

Vision for the Future: To enhance the platform

The main challenge for the organization lies in communicating in the best way that technology is meant to empower people , such as shopkeepers and pre-salespeople, and not to replace them.

Looking ahead, Coca-Cola FEMSA projects that its digital platform will evolve beyond basic transactions to become a comprehensive service ecosystem. Regarding the path forward, Velasco concluded that the platform is constantly being improved and that efforts will be made to refine its value propositions .

“We believe the platform has the potential to continue growing, to further refine our value propositions, and to expand our service level beyond transactions to include value-added services and additional services for our clients. For example, more detailed order tracking, asset tracking, and things like that. We believe it can also become a service platform,” he concluded.

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In a move to optimize sales and transform the operational reality of millions of small retailers, Coca-Cola FEMSA shared its omnichannel strategy during the presentation of the 2025 Integrated Report.

Through tools like Juntos+ and Juntos+ Advisor , the company aims to position itself as one of the few global companies to successfully integrate a deep digital platform with large-scale physical execution . The former, an omnichannel physical and digital platform, reported 1.3 million users; the latter is ” the digital tool used by pre-sales agents to complete the omnichannel strategy” using tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

“Our customers have the opportunity to place their orders at their own pace, using that application at their own pace, but when our sales representatives arrive to make their sales visit, they arrive with a tool called Juntos+ Advisor, which gives them very precise instructions, personalized for that customer,” said Gerardo Cruz, CFO of Coca-Cola FEMSA.

Likewise, Juan Pablo de Velasco, the company’s Marketing and Commercial Capacity Director, pointed out that the success of this transformation also lies in the fact that digitalization is not an end in itself, but the means to empower its sales force , and reiterated putting the customer at the center of the process.

“This platform vision leverages the belief that growth starts earlier. Growth begins, as one of our principles dictates, when we put the customer at the center. What are our customers’ pain points? What do they need? How can we help them grow more rapidly? And based on those pain points, we begin developing a digital vision from there,” he stated.

For his part, Rodrigo Espinosa, director of Digital Platforms, pointed out that the company is undergoing a technological transformation and is becoming “platformized ,” and stressed that its success is closely linked to the success of these micro-entrepreneurs.

“This business transformation we’re discussing has two very simple but very powerful concepts: one, empowering people. We want to empower various figures, but primarily the key players; and two, seeking the success of the shopkeeper, the small store owner, the kiosk owner, or the corner store owner. It’s about seeking the success of that small business owner because it’s a very logical concept: if the shopkeepers are successful, we will consequently be successful as well,” he stated.

During the last year, FEMSA’s digital sales represented three billion 500 million dollars (USD) in 2025 , a growth of 13.6% compared to 2024, and is approximately 40% of its total customers in the traditional channel. 

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Mexican logistics rests on a foundation that is rarely seen: unpaid work and the role of women in the economy . In this sense, the sector is beginning to rethink its own structures at a time when talent shortages, turnover, and insecurity are putting pressure on the trucking industry.

In this context, the inclusion of women in the trucking industry emerges as an operational necessity. Currently, 46% of women in Mexico are employed or seeking employment, but only 6% hold management positions and 55% work in the informal sector, according to José Mucio Jiménez Orozco, Operations Manager for Western Mexico and Primary Distribution at Coca-Cola FEMSA , speaking at The Logistics World Summit & Expo.

He pointed out that these conditions not only reflect inequality, but also a missed opportunity for the logistics sector .

José Mucio Jiménez commented that the challenge is evident in the freight transport sector. Despite women representing 52% of the population in Mexico, their presence in this industry is limited: only 13.8% of the workforce is female, and there are barely seven thousand federal licenses for female drivers, compared to more than 700,000 for men .

This low participation occurs in an environment facing structural problems: high operator turnover, an aging workforce, and increasing competition for talent, including from the United States, which has attracted Mexican operators.

Given this situation, integrating more women not only expands the available talent pool but also brings operational improvements . According to shared experience, female operators exhibit lower accident rates, greater fuel efficiency, and a high level of commitment to route execution.

Inclusion , however, does not happen automatically. It requires structural changes within companies: from infrastructure improvements, such as bathrooms, changing rooms, showers, and dormitories, to the redesign of recruitment, training, and operational processes .

“We can say that we are going to hire more women, but if we don’t have the right conditions, the model doesn’t work,” Jiménez pointed out.

One of the concrete efforts to advance along this path is the Juntas en la Ruta (Together on the Road) program , developed by Coca-Cola in 2024 , to train professional female truck drivers. From more than 200 applicants, 10 were selected for the first cohort, which underwent a six-week theoretical and practical training program.

These types of initiatives not only aim to provide training , but also to break down paradigms in an industry historically dominated by men. In fact, the perception that women cannot operate heavy equipment has begun to fade in light of tangible results in safety, productivity, and performance.

In addition, complementary actions have been promoted such as safe rest stops with adequate infrastructure for women , road safety certification programs and alliances with actors in the sector to professionalize female talent.

Even so, the challenge remains significant . Globally, less than 3% of trucking operators are women, while in logistics they represent between 20% and 25% of the workforce, primarily in administrative roles.

The transition to more inclusive logistics is not solely driven by diversity goals, but also by the need to strengthen a key industry for the economy. In Mexico, sectors such as manufacturing, commerce, and agriculture depend directly on transportation, making it a cross-cutting pillar of development.

“Inclusion is not just a goal, it is the path to building a stronger, more diverse and sustainable industry,” the executive concluded.

With this, the participation of women in road transport is beginning to emerge as a strategic piece in the transformation of the sector, at a time when every talent counts.

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Coca-Cola FEMSA recorded a solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25), obtaining revenues of 75.75 billion pesos (mdp) , which meant a growth of 2.9% compared to the same quarter of 2024, when they were 75.528 billion pesos

“The increase was driven primarily by our revenue management initiatives, partially offset by unfavorable mix and currency translation effects to Mexican pesos in most of our operating currencies. Excluding currency translation effects, total revenue increased 6%,” the bottler explained in its earnings report.

The company detailed that its  gross profit  was 36,321 million pesos in Q4 2025, an increase of 1.8% compared to the same period last year.

Regarding  operating profit , Coca-Cola FEMSA showed good performance during the period, reaching 13,702 million pesos, which represented an increase of 13.3 percent.

In Q4 2025, its operating cash flow was 18,169 million pesos, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The bottler reported a 1.3% increase in volume to 1.093 billion unit cases , “driven mainly by growth in most of our operations which was partially offset by a slight drop in volume from Mexico.”

“Through decisive actions to address short-term challenges, particularly in Mexico, and strong execution in South America, we achieved sequential volume improvement throughout the year. We finished the fourth quarter positively, with consolidated volumes growing and achieving the highest volume December in the company’s history for our four largest operations,” emphasized Ian Craig, CEO of Coca-Cola FEMSA

Cumulative 2025 and performance in Latin America

Regarding the  consolidated results for the entire year 2025 , the company noted that its volume decreased by 1.8% to 4,150.4 million unit cases compared to 2024.

Revenue increased 4.3% to 291,746 million pesos, while gross profit increased 3.4% to 133,176 million pesos compared to 2024. Meanwhile, operating profit also grew in 2025, reaching 42,937 million pesos, a 7% increase compared to 2024. EBITDA was 59,110 million pesos, a 5.2% increase over 2024.

Regarding the results of its  Mexico and Central America division (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua) , Coca-Cola FEMSA specified that during Q4 2025 its revenues increased 1.6% year-on-year, while its gross profit registered an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

In its  South American division (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay) , the company pointed out that its revenues increased by 4.6%, and its gross profit grew by 0.6% in the cycle.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are well-prepared to both address the impact of the increased  Special  Tax on  Production  and  Services (IEPS) in Mexico and accelerate growth in South America, leveraging our revenue management initiatives, increased brand presence due to the FIFA World Cup , and the continued rollout of our innovative digital capabilities. By combining these initiatives with an agile and efficient operating model, we are well-positioned to continue delivering long-term, sustainable growth,” emphasized Ian Craig.

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In an effort to raise road safety standards and professionalism on the road, Coca-Cola FEMSA is advancing its simulator-based training program, a tool that allows the recreation of real driving scenarios to strengthen the decision-making of its operators.

During a demonstration session, Marco Ávila, Director of Transportation at Coca-Cola FEMSA, explained that the company has operational simulators , which they use to travel to all the bases in the country until the training of each assigned operator is complete.

The model includes small groups of eight operators per day , allowing for personalized sessions focused on key safety maneuvers: braking, speed control, operation on downhill slopes, and proper use of the engine brake.

The company certifies its operators once a year , which represents about 1,500 trained operators annually .

The simulator also offers evaluation tools. Each operational base tracks the operator’s subsequent performance based on this information.

One of the most recurring issues during training sessions is speeding. Although the company’s vehicles are regulated to 80 kilometers per hour (km/h), the manager emphasized that the goal is for drivers to understand why maintaining lower speeds is safer.

At the close of the session, Ávila reiterated that the commitment to simulation technology aims to train operators who respond technically, not intuitively, to adverse conditions .

“The reason we invest in training is because we believe in discipline, effort, and perseverance. We want them to face difficult situations in a safe environment so that, when they reach the real world, they can make decisions based on skills they have already developed,” he emphasized.

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During the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), Coca-Cola FEMSA obtained revenues of 71,884 million pesos (mdp) , which represented an increase of 3.3% compared to the same period in 2024, when its revenues totaled 69,601 million pesos.

This increase was primarily driven by “our revenue management initiatives, partially offset by a slight decrease in volume, promotional activity, and unfavorable currency translation effects, primarily due to the depreciation of the Argentine peso and most of our operating currencies in Central America to Mexican pesos,” the company explained.

According to its earnings report, submitted to the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) , its gross profit was 32.391 billion pesos in 3Q25, an increase of 0.9% compared to the same period last year.

Regarding operating income , Coca-Cola FEMSA showed a good performance during the period, reaching 10,291 million pesos compared to 9,638 million pesos in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), which represented an increase of 6.8 percent.

In 3Q25, its operating cash flow (EBITDA) was 14.449 billion pesos, an increase of 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

Despite the positive results for the period, the bottler recorded a 0.6% reduction in volume to 1.035 billion unit cases , mainly due to “decreases in volume in Mexico and Panama, which were partially offset by volume growth in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.”

“During the third quarter, we achieved a gradual improvement in our results despite facing a challenging environment. Sales volume declined slightly, driven primarily by Mexico, where we are navigating a slowing macroeconomic environment, which is translating into lower consumption,” explained Ian Craig, CEO of Coca-Cola FEMSA.

Accumulated and performance in Latin America

Revenue increased 5% to 213.98 billion pesos, while gross profit increased 4.3% to 96.85 billion pesos. Meanwhile, operating profit also grew year-to-date, reaching 29.234 billion pesos, a 4.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

EBITDA was 40.939 billion pesos, an increase of 2.2% over the first nine months of 2024.

Regarding the results of its Mexico and Central America division (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua) , Coca-Cola FEMSA stated that during the 3Q25 its revenues decreased 0.2% at an annual rate, while its gross profit fell 2.6 percent.

In its South American division (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay) , the company noted that its revenue increased 8.7%, and its gross profit grew 7.2% in the period.

“Looking beyond this year, we will leverage Coca-Cola FEMSA’s ability to adapt to challenging operating conditions, including the impact of the increased beverage tax in Mexico,” Ian Craig emphasized.

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SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, QRO.– On Mexican roads, safety no longer depends solely on the operator. In recent years, technology has become a silent co-pilot that alerts, corrects and predicts risks before they occur, as explained by transporters, suppliers and manufacturers during the 9th National Road Safety Congress of the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) , when presenting the innovations that today transform the operation of cargo transportation.

Ninety percent of accidents are related to human error. Therefore, Transportes Azteca relies on artificial intelligence-based systems that detect distractions, fatigue, or lane departures, in addition to automated transmissions that reduce the driver’s decision-making burden, explained Aldo Daniel Osuna, representing Transportes Azteca.

“Every technological advance is an opportunity to save a life,” Osuna said.

Along the same lines, Coca-Cola FEMSA explained how the use of simulators and indoor and outdoor cameras has strengthened the training of its personnel.

“The operator is the central axis, which is why we look for tools that make their work easier and safer,” said Sebastián Cerón, Primary Processes and Distribution Manager, highlighting that the company’s strategy combines trained talent, digitalization, and technological support .

The innovation contribution came from Motum , which develops integrated solutions for fatigue monitoring, fuel management, safety alerts, and even laboratory-tested engine shutdowns.

“The key is for artificial intelligence to help make decisions in real time and for everything to be integrated into a single ecosystem,” emphasized Carlos Cota, VP of Revenue at TecnoMotum, underscoring the need for these tools to respond to the reality of Mexican roads.

For its part, Kenworth has made it clear that safety is one of its design pillars. Its models include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, and digital rearview cameras.

“Our commitment is to ensure that operators understand and make the most of these technologies,” said Gerardo Vega, the company’s Product Planner.

Daimler Truck Mexico demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence to simplify processes for operators and monitors.

“AI doesn’t replace humans, it empowers them to make better decisions and prevent accidents,” said Itzel Alpízar, manager of Connectivity and Electric Mobility Strategy at Daimler Truck Mexico, when presenting the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite, integrated into Freightliner tractor trucks and capable of detecting fatigue, issuing intelligent alerts and centralizing critical information.

At Volkswagen Truck & Bus , product engineer Jaime Cano emphasized that artificial intelligence is no longer a science fiction dream, but a reality. He said the brand’s vehicles integrate traffic sign detection, hill start assist, blind spot radars, and automatic speed adjustment systems.

In addition, the company is advancing autonomous transportation projects in Europe that set the tone for the future, according to Cano.

Isuzu Mexico ‘s turn was marked by the presentation of its new cabin, designed with ergonomic and safety in mind. Its innovations included impact absorption systems, speed alarms, and a rearview camera.

“We want every trip to be safe and comfortable, because the operator spends a large part of his or her life in the truck,” said Víctor Flores, Isuzu Product Planning Manager.

Finally, International emphasized preventive and reactive safety : from tire pressure monitoring to anticipate failures to systems that allow for automatic response to an incident.

“Prevention is key to avoiding road risks,” said Marcel do Prado, Business Support Director of International Mexico.

The common thread running through all the presentations was the premise that road safety is no longer limited to training operators or improving infrastructure. Today, technology—from sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence—is positioned as an indispensable ally in protecting lives and addressing the challenges of Mexican roads.

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SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, QRO.- Rest has stopped being a luxury and has become a safety factor, as Raúl Monroy, general director of Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS) , made clear , acknowledging that the origin of many of the industry’s problems lies in the lack of rest for operators.

Being sleepy or sleeping inadequately , he warned, not only deteriorates health, it also opens the door to harmful practices such as substance use to stay awake.

“We have a sick industry, unfortunately,” said Monroy during the 9th National Road Safety Congress , organized by the  National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) .

He explained that, to avoid situations resulting from operator sleep deprivation , TMS has restricted unnecessary nighttime trips by more than 85%, in addition to relying on technology to stop operators in time and give them a chance to sleep.

The magnitude of the problem became evident when recalling that in 2024, 374,949 traffic accidents were recorded in urban and suburban areas, with a balance of 4,666 fatalities and 85,985 injured people, according to data presented by Marcelo Casillas, moderator of the panel and representative of La Corona Soap Factory .

He said that more than 70% of these accidents are directly linked to the operator’s condition, primarily due to fatigue.

Regarding the medical perspective on this issue, Lizbeth Garduño Estrada, Primary Distribution Health and Wellness Coordinator at Coca-Cola FEMSA , noted that the circadian cycle (a natural process that influences sleep) should be the basis for any travel planning.

Based on his experience, he emphasized that interrupting nighttime rest has immediate effects on operators’ alertness and reaction time. To prevent risks, Coca-Cola FEMSA implements cognitive fatigue tests (PBT), similar to those used on Formula 1 drivers, capable of measuring reaction times and determining whether an operator is fit to operate.

With these protocols, the company estimates a 25% to 35% reduction in workplace and road accidents. “Today we monitor the truck with GPS, but what about the person?” he asked.

Technology was the central theme of Claudia Sánchez, Account Executive at Samsara , who emphasized that her role is not just to monitor, but to support. “Operators are heroes without capes who risk their lives every day to keep us on the table,” she stated.

From this perspective, Samsara seeks to provide real-time visibility into what’s happening behind the wheel: driving time, signs of fatigue, lane departures, or alerts that enable immediate decision-making.

The goal, he explained, is to reduce the administrative burden, structure more effective training, and, above all, ensure operators feel supported by tools that protect their safety and that of their families.

The debate made it clear that Standard 087 (NOM-087-SCT-2-2017, which regulates the hours of service and rest for federal truck drivers in Mexico) is just the starting point.

Raúl Monroy acknowledged that compliance also depends on customers and merchandise owners, who must respect loading and unloading schedules so as not to put undue pressure on operators.

“This isn’t just an industrial issue; it’s a social issue. The more operators are aware of road safety, the safer our families’ transportation will be,” he emphasized.

For her part, Lizbeth Garduño stated that self-care and medical empathy are key to breaking the monotony and detecting problems early, from addictions to chronic conditions.

“If an operator has a financial or family problem behind the wheel, it also affects their performance,” he noted.

Claudia Sánchez emphasized that technology can be the bridge that connects all actors in the chain—doctors, businesses, and transporters—to design safe travel plans , reduce risks, and improve the quality of life for those who travel the country’s roads.

The panel concluded with a consensus: integrating health, transportation, and technology is not optional; it’s the only way for operators to operate safely, and for compliance with operating hours to translate into fewer accidents and more safe lives on the road.

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