Highway insecurity is one of the main challenges for trucking companies in Mexico. Ricardo Torres, CEO of THR Transportes , acknowledged that the problem has intensified and that companies have been forced to modify their operations to reduce risks .

“It’s an undeniable fact that insecurity has increased exponentially, and we’ve had to redefine routes, schedules, and stops, change some routes, ban some others, and plan ahead to avoid becoming victims,” ​​the executive said in an interview with T21.

He explained that this is not a situation exclusive to transportation, but rather to society as a whole, but in the case of the sector, it has a direct impact on daily operations .

“Insecurity is a problem that affects everyone, not just transportation, but everyday life. We’re not going to end it, but some strategies are being implemented. As the saying goes: we do what we can,” he emphasized.

Faced with this environment, companies are strengthening the training of operators and monitoring personnel , in addition to investing in security technologies. Torres explained that they have implemented “all the telemetry and camera devices to mitigate the impact of the insecurity that is profoundly affecting us in this sector.”

In the second quarter of 2025,  82%  of incidents were committed with violence, and 65% occurred while vehicles were moving. Puebla and the State of Mexico  accounted for 43.5% of the national incidence , according to  Overhaul data .

The vulnerability of transportation, Torres explained, places it in a critical position within the logistics chain: “I think we’re the most vulnerable link in the entire supply chain. Transportation is the eye that criminals always have on their radar.”

In this context, security measures represent an additional cost that directly impacts companies’ profitability, but they have become essential to maintaining service continuity and meeting delivery commitments.

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In the freight transportation sector, THR Transportes found its strength in understanding customer needs and adapting to them, according to Ricardo Torres Martínez, the company’s general manager.

“Thinking like the customer” is the premise that guides every operation, from the moment we enter the facilities to the final delivery of the product. This philosophy is reflected in an internal policy that seeks to prevent customer complaints by promoting the prevention and timely resolution of any issues, Torres emphasized.

To accomplish this, operators receive ongoing training and work under the motto of anticipating the requirements of each shipment, becoming an operational support, he explained.

With coverage throughout Mexico and service to the Texas area in the United States, the company, founded in 2006, operates 60 mobile units, including tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and tortons, in addition to approximately 100 trailers.

Its services include dry van and flatbed transportation, supported by safety strategies that include redefining routes, adjusting schedules, and selecting lower-risk stops.

The recent fleet renewal incorporated technologies such as proximity sensors , lane departure warnings, and telemetry systems, which detect distractions and verify seat belt use.

They also added automatic transmissions, a measure that facilitates operation for new generations of operators and reduces the learning curve.

Torres’ leadership focuses on fostering autonomy , allowing each team member to make decisions aligned with the company’s well-being.

“Quality” is the word that defines its operation and a standard that was recognized for the second consecutive year with the Penske Carrier Excellence Award , a distinction that demands high levels of performance.

Among the company’s upcoming plans is the opening of a new yard in the Colón area of Querétaro , with the goal of expanding its service capacity and strengthening its presence in the Bajío region, maintaining quality as the cornerstone of its operation and ensuring that each shipment arrives at its destination in the best possible condition.

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