Cargo traffic resumed, but not as before. The highway blockades that occurred on February 22 in various Mexican states, following the federal operation in which Rubén “N”, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed, forced a halt to operations and the activation of internal protocols in the freight transport sector.

The reactivation began gradually, accompanied by regional pauses, strategic detours, and ongoing risk assessment sessions.

Meanwhile, the National Guard Highways reported on its social media account that, following the incidents, it is working in coordination with emergency services to clear the roads and urged users to heed traffic signs and drive with caution.

According to Overhaul , based on information from Red Vía Corta —operated by Red de Carreteras de Occidente (RCO)— and in communication with authorities at all three levels of government, most of the road blockades have been cleared at the main affected points in the following regions:

• Northern Region .
• Central Region .
• Western Region .
• Bajío Region .

The analysis indicated that the federal government maintains operational control and a reinforced presence of security forces in strategic corridors, with permanent monitoring to guarantee mobility and deter new incidents.

However, he warned that in some sections there is still intermittent traffic and considerable congestion resulting from reopening maneuvers and ongoing security operations.

In that context, Transportes Innovativos confirmed that it agrees with the official information and indicates that some points in Jalisco remain blocked due to the removal of damaged units .

“There is no information about any new blockades,” said Alejandra Valenzuela, executive director for the western region of the company.

Valenzuela explained that the company conducts reviews with its entire management team in two-hour intervals to assess the situation in the country and on the various highways.

In Jalisco, he explained, most cargo-generating companies halted operations, and export shipments are expected to begin resuming this Tuesday. In the Bajío region and Monterrey, however, activity began to pick up again this Monday.

Total pauses, partial reactivations

In the case of Transmontes , the company decided to pause all operations following Sunday’s events and activated a security task force that met regularly to assess the situation. It is currently operating at its northern, northeastern, and Bajío terminals; however, its port terminal in Manzanillo remains closed while it continues to monitor the situation in that area.

Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS) also completely halted its operations after being affected by blockades and restricted yard exits, securing units in nearby locations and under surveillance.

The operation was gradually resumed after confirming the status of highways and blockades with the National Guard . It is currently operating in the metropolitan area and to most of its destinations; however, services to Guadalajara and routes crossing through Jalisco, Colima, and Puerto Vallarta remain suspended. Buses bound for the Pacific coast are being rerouted to avoid that region.

In the case of Transportes Industriales Unidos (TIUSA) , the company reported an incident of vandalism on one of its units in transit through Michoacán and is maintaining a gradual reactivation of operations, subject to safe transit conditions and in coordination with its clients, commented Raúl Camacho Reyes, general manager of the firm.

Likewise, other companies consulted by T21 indicated that they remain on alert regarding their units and prioritize the safety of their operators.

Recommendations for strategic corridors

Overhaul’s logistics intelligence analysis warned that the events impacted strategic routes such as the Guadalajara–Tepic highway (MEX-15D), the Guadalajara–Colima highway (MEX-80/MEX-54), the Mexico–Queretaro corridor (MEX-57D) and the Mexico–Puebla highway (MEX-150D), among other sections.

In its short-term assessment (24–72 hours), it put forward a series of operational recommendations to mitigate risks in land transport:

• Increased military and federal presence at access points and corridors.

• Possible intermittent blockages in the short term.

• Risks for just-in-time supply chains .

• Delays to strategic ports in the Pacific and Gulf.

• Increased logistics costs due to deviations and downtime.

• Need for institutional coordination and validated communication to avoid misinformation.

• Clear protocols for action with a zero-confrontation principle and active emergency channels.

The measures adopted by the companies consulted —operational pauses, activation of security committees, periodic evaluation sessions, strategic deviations and reactivation by region— are aligned with this approach: operational continuity conditioned by the environment and with security as the central focus .

The cargo started moving again. But now it does so under constant verification and official confirmation.

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On the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026, the National Intelligence Center and the Attorney General’s Office (FEMDO) , along with Special Forces of the Mexican Army, planned and executed an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, to arrest Ruben “N” (a) Mencho, the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena) reported in its afternoon information card .

It was later revealed that the man known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, had been killed.

Following this situation, groups associated with this criminal organization carried out various acts of violence, primarily focused on the states of Jalisco, Colima, Morelia, and Nayarit. Later that evening, the National Guard (GN)  reported 252 road blockades across 20 states.

This morning, Capufe reported no incidents related to these blockades on its X account. Meanwhile, the National Guard also reported no vehicle fires , although its last report was at 7:26 pm this Sunday.

In response to this situation, yesterday, Sunday, the trucking and logistics sector began issuing information to protect the lives of its employees and prevent further damage to its infrastructure.

In the images shared by the authorities and in various media outlets, units from various transport companies were seen that were used to carry out blockades (narco-blockades) in the 20 aforementioned entities, where many of these units were set on fire.

In response, transport companies such as Autotransportes Pilot , Transportes Innovativos , Transmontes , Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS) , Transportes Industriales Unidos (TIUSA) , Grupo Flecha Amarilla; among others, announced through their social networks that they were pausing operations to avoid traveling on highway sections that were being taken over by members affiliated with the CJNG, thus affecting drivers and vehicles.

In her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that there are no road blockades at the moment.

Focus on the port of Manzanillo

Due to the CJNG’s area of ​​influence, the port of Manzanillo was the most affected , and although around 2 p.m. this Sunday a message was released by Asipona Manzanillo , “requesting all terminals and users of the port to remain on alert within their facilities and reinforce all necessary measures to safeguard the integrity of their personnel.”

Later, around 3:28 p.m., Asipona Manzanillo itself issued a statement emphasizing that the port continued to operate regularly and there was no suspension of port activities or partial closures.

However, several terminals operating in this port, such as SSA Marine Mexico and Hutchison Ports TIMSA, announced that their operations would resume on Monday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., with the goal of safeguarding their workers and facilities. As for the Contecon terminal in the same port, it reported that operations were continuing as directed by ASIPONA.

The Mexican Navy (Semar) indicated that in the case of the Manzanillo customs office – the second busiest and highest revenue-generating in the country – its closure does not imply a general closure of the port, since other areas of the customs facility were operational.

“In order to guarantee the safety of workers and facilities, all access points to the port have been reinforced, drone teams have been deployed for surveillance, and smaller vessels have been stationed in San Pedrito to control vessel traffic in the docks. Supervisory patrols are being carried out throughout the port area,” the Navy stated in a press release.

The Confederation of Associations of Customs Agents of the Mexican Republic (CAAAREM) recommended that its members “stay attentive to official notices and coordinate with their teams and clients.”

Puerto Vallarta, the most affected airport

Regarding the airports in the most affected area: Jalisco and Nayarit, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) reported this Sunday that the airports of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Tepic were operating normally.

However, airlines reported canceling operations to and from Puerto Vallarta airport, such as Volaris , while Viva reported canceling flights between this tourist destination and Monterrey and Toluca. Air Canada also reported canceling flights to this destination.

Aeromexico, for its part, reported that it canceled all its flights scheduled for February 22 to Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Tepic, and therefore implemented its passenger protection policy.

Code red

In Skyangel ‘s Red Code Special Report , the situation is described as a pressure tactic by the CJNG towards the State, affecting mobility and generating chaos in the country.

Skyangel’s analysis identified critical areas such as the west (Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Nayarit and Guanajuato), the epicenter of the situation; and the north/northeast, which is the border risk involving the states of Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Baja California and Nuevo León.

In the central-southern/southeastern region, the states of Guerrero, Puebla, Veracruz, and Quintana Roo were identified.
The logistics corridors most affected were those from Mexico City westward, the Pacific ports (Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta), and the northern border (Tamaulipas and Nuevo León).

Skyangel reported that the tense situation could be prolonged due to the criminal group’s reaction activities; real-time route reconfiguration is recommended, suggesting suspending sections with active reports. For this , official communications from Sedena, GN, and private sources should be monitored.

It is also suggested to reduce or postpone travel to the most affected areas: Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Tamaulipas.

Skyangel believes it is essential to coordinate with clients and suppliers to activate force majeure clauses when necessary, as well as to establish security protocols.

Businesses at risk

Although there are still no estimates of the economic losses caused by the road blockades in some states of the country, such as Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, Oaxaca, Baja California, Guanajuato and others, the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco-Servytur)  asked the business sector to verify the status of roads and logistics routes before making transfers.

He also recommended activating internal operational continuity protocols and preventive adjustments, as well as maintaining communication with their local chamber to channel incidents and receive verified information.

In a statement, the agency indicated that it activated coordination with federal and state security authorities, and with local chambers of commerce to protect the population and provide certainty to commerce and tourism.

In the affected areas, there are more than 80 chambers of commerce, services and tourism, which maintain active and permanent communication for the exchange of information and timely assistance to companies and family businesses.

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El cargo Logistics as “collateral damage” in the operation against “El Mencho”; trucking as a focus for road apareció primero en T21.

Before beginning its expansion process, Transportes Industriales Unidos (TIUSA) focused on something less visible, but crucial: getting its house in order. This translates into having a good infrastructure, established processes, a competent team, operational discipline, and a solid culture capable of withstanding the dynamic cycles of the logistics market.

That was the foundation that allowed the company to navigate periods of economic contraction and slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic without losing its way, Raúl Camacho Reyes, the company’s general manager, told T21.

TIUSA’s story formally began in 1998 , during a boom in the trucking industry. At that time, the company started operations with five double-trailer dry van trucks. Growth was rapid, and by 2007, the fleet had reached 100 units.

When the market changed, that moment marked the need to review processes and strengthen operations.

“When there is abundance, many inefficiencies are covered up. When the crisis arrives, they all come out,” Camacho explained.

Starting in 2008, TIUSA began a second stage , marked not by expansion, but by a radical restructuring: professionalizing the operation, consolidating a solid base of top clients (AAA), establishing policies and refining processes, forming a team aligned with an organizational culture and the new way of working.

For a decade, the company maintained a similar fleet size, but made progress in renewing units, reducing the average age and strengthening key areas such as maintenance, diesel control and safety.

That period laid the foundation for a third stage, which began in 2018 , when the company already had a more solid structure to grow in an orderly and strategic way , based on a renewed organizational philosophy, but full of high-impact values.

That planning was key to facing the pandemic. Although operations contracted by around 10%, TIUSA managed to remain stable and subsequently took advantage of the market rebound to grow as an organization.

Between 2020 and 2024, the fleet grew from 120 units to over 200, reaching more than 220 units today, including full and single units, with an average age of 2.8 years, the lowest in the company’s history, according to Camacho Reyes.

This growth was accompanied by a diversification of its services. TIUSA added 53′ dry van trailers in 2019 and, in 2022, curtain-sided trailers, in response to new customers and increased demands for service and safety levels . This same focus led the company to seek certifications that validated the work performed over the years.

In 2024, TIUSA obtained ISO 9001 certification in quality and in 2025 it finished the year with ISO 39001 certification in road safety, being part of a select group of transport companies with this distinction, at the same time, the company is preparing to move towards C-TPAT certification as part of its long-term strategy.

“A quality system does not seek perfection, it seeks conformity and continuous improvement,” Camacho Reyes pointed out, explaining that these certifications have become a tool to identify risks, correct at the root and strengthen the relationship with clients.

Currently, the company operates with its own infrastructure, consolidated administrative and operational areas, maneuvering yards and a training academy for operators, generating around 360 direct jobs among operators, technical-operational and administrative staff, and is also a promoter of gender equality, having female operators on its staff.

However, the current environment presents new challenges. The market slowdown in 2025 forced TIUSA to strengthen its sales department and diversify its client portfolio. Since last August, TIUSA has added more than 15 new clients to offset the decline in certain sectors and maintain its fleet occupancy.

Looking ahead to 2026, the focus is not on rapid expansion, but on stability. “The goal is to end the year strong, not to talk about abundance,” Camacho stated.

To achieve this, the company set three priorities: operating its entire fleet with the necessary operators, improving profitability by focusing on the most productive routes, and optimizing costs through strategic purchases and operational control .

On the operational front, TIUSA is moving towards export-related services, particularly routes to Ciudad Hidalgo, Tapachula, and Nuevo Laredo, as a stepping stone to cross-border operations. The vision is to grow gradually, without compromising the structure the company has taken years to build.

Internally, organizational culture remains a central focus . Camacho summarized the company’s philosophy in a concept that is often repeated among employees: “TIUSA Attitude ,” as well as the real-life experience at all levels of the company of its five values: commitment, effectiveness, leadership, passion, and safety .

“What has allowed us to grow, and what we have always been proud of, is having a solid, consistent team that is connected to the company,” the executive concluded, convinced that, in a sector so exposed to cycles and risks, the difference lies not only in the size of the fleet, but in the people who make up the structure and support it.”

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