Trucking is an essential activity for the Mexican economy and for daily life in the country: more than 80% of domestic goods are transported by road, it accounts for more than 57% of total trade, and it contributes 3.7% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, one of its biggest challenges remains the recruitment and retention of drivers.

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that by 2025 there will be a shortage of 99,000 operators in Mexico, resulting from multiple structural factors affecting the sector.

Based on this reality, the Drive Is Great certification , created in 2023 by VI-Human and Grupo T21 , recognizes organizations that have developed strong cultures and effective operator management models.

Its objective is to recognize companies that have successfully strengthened internal trust, consolidated institutional practices, and promoted the comprehensive development of talent as a strategic focus.

Companies that share a commitment to professionalization, quality service, and the consolidation of models focused on the well-being of their employees.

The certification assesses four main areas:

– Development of new workforce.
– Operator retention strategies.
– Employer brand strengthening.
– Training, development, and safety plan.

In its third edition, and within the framework of Transportation Awards 2025 , Drive Is Great recognized the following companies according to the areas evaluated:

MexAmerik Group :
– New Operator Development.
– Operator Retention Strategies.
– Employer Branding Development.

Trareysa :
– Development of New Operators.
– Training, Capacity Building and Safety.

Pathway :
– Operator Retention Strategies.
– Training, Development and Safety.

Xihutec :
– Development of New Operators.
– Training, Capacity Building and Safety.

501RT Revolutionizing Transportation :
– Training, Education and Safety.

Gomsa :
– Operator Retention Strategies.

HG Transportaciones :
– Development of New Operators.

Companies that were recertified in 2025 were also recognized ; that is, those that obtained their certification for the first time in 2023 and again met the criteria of the model:

García’s Trucking Transport :
– Training, Development and Safety.
– Employer Branding Development.

Career path:
– Development of New Operators.
– Development of Employer Branding.

Zinergia :
– Training, Development, and Safety.
– Employer Branding Development.

In addition, the following companies with current certification were recognized :
– Super International Transport .
– FEMA Transport .

With this edition, Drive Is Great reaffirms the importance of building environments where operators can develop with stability, security and professional growth, while reinforcing the competitiveness of the trucking industry in Mexico.

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MexLog and Paquetexpress received top honors, while Garcia’s Trucking and Grupo Express del Norte were considered finalists in an edition that received a record number of applications globally, according to Samsara.

The awards highlight practices that have enabled companies to optimize routes , reduce incidents , and cut costs  through the use of tools such as telemetry, dashboards, and artificial intelligence monitoring systems.

Asset security

In the Excellence in Asset Security category , MexLog was recognized for establishing a data-driven management model with a direct impact on asset and operator protection.

Founded in Mexicali and specializing in vehicle transport, including more than 150,000 Class 8 trucks annually, the company reported a 33% decrease in theft incidents over the past three years, as well as an 80% reduction in emergency response times. It also successfully recovered 12 vehicles and three operators in a single incident.

At the same ceremony, Felipe Cortez Pérez, a Paquetexpress driver, was honored as the Best Driver in Mexico . With more than 67,000 kilometers traveled and a 95-point safety rating, Cortez was also recently recognized with the National Road Safety Award from the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) .

Paquetexpress , whose fleet exceeds 3,500 units, recorded a 40% decrease in accidents nationwide, thanks to the analysis of driving data and the implementation of individualized performance reports.

According to the file submitted, these reports have strengthened the company’s culture of prevention.

Finalists with their own strategies

For its part, Garcia’s Trucking , a family-owned business with three decades of operation, implemented automated alerts to respond to signal inhibitors ( jammers ) and reported a 77% reduction in its accident rate, as well as an increase in asset recovery.

Meanwhile, Grupo Express del Norte , with a presence in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, recovered all of the stolen units and merchandise valued at more than $169,000.

It also reported an 11% reduction in claims costs, which, according to the company, allowed it to reinvest and expand its fleet by 58%.

Awards with international reach

In addition to the Mexican cases, the competition recognized companies from North America and Europe for their progress in sustainability, government performance, and operational efficiency. Winners included Maxim Crane (US), Mohawk Industries (US), and Delifresh (UK), in categories ranging from proactive maintenance to efficient management of institutional fleets.

The 2025 Connected Operations Awards thus offered a snapshot of the trends setting the course for transportation digitalization. In this context, Mexican companies found a space to demonstrate that logistics transformation is also being driven here, with tangible results.

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