TAMPICO, TAMPS.- After five years since its inception, 16 events in four locations and more than 1,300 operators who participated on various occasions, MT Mexico celebrated its first national final, where the winners of the 2024 and 2025 editions were part of the lineup .

The MT Mexico national final brought together not only the finalist operators, but also executives and owners of transport companies, who spared no effort in giving this competition the value it deserves. From now on, it will be held annually, and there is a strong possibility that Tampico will remain the host city for this event.

“We know they come from a great circuit, where the operators have demonstrated their skills and abilities, and today we have the finalists, the best who will hold the top spots at the national level… we make a commitment to improve the conditions of the fairgrounds so that in 2027 we can give them better service than this year,” anticipated Mónica Villarreal, municipal president of Tampico .

Founded in 2020 in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas , MT México was created with the objective of recognizing the important work carried out by truck drivers, but also of linking families with the work of their husbands, fathers, sons, uncles and all kinds of relatives.

Nuevo Laredo was joined by Tijuana, Allende (Nuevo León) and Córdoba-Orizaba, which had representation in the grand final of MT Mexico, which called for 37 operators to participate in the Sleeper Cab, Double articulated and Cab Over categories.

In a single day of competition, the best times were tested in the three different categories, from which the top places were obtained, which served to reaffirm the excitement of victory, the adrenaline of the competition and the overflowing cheers encouraging the participants.

Among the supporters in the stands , from the stands or even from the bars that separated the track, were not only family members, but also co-workers, direct bosses or the CEOs or owners of the transport companies themselves, encouraging their own, which confirmed the objective of this competition .

THE WINNERS

Category: Sleeper Cab

         Place – Name – Company – Time

• 1st Javier Jiménez Vázquez – Transmex – 02:36.064.
• 2nd José Luis Guadarrama Hernández – Transportes Elola – 02:38.071.
• 3rd José Luis Machado Ruiz – TNL Express – 02:58.090.

All participants are from the MT Nuevo Laredo competition, although the competition took place in all four locations.

Category: Cab Over

         Place – Name – Company – Time

• 1st Fabián Alfredo Sierra Nájera – Nájera Trucking – 03:34.042.
• 2nd Juan Manuel Moreno Juárez – Transportes Urgentes de Nuevo León (Zinergia) – 03:39.056.
• 3rd Juan Antonio Cruz Martínez – Transportes Sega – 03:52.033.

This category combined the winners, representing Tijuana, Allende, and Nuevo Laredo, respectively.

Category: Double articulated

         Place – Name – Company – Time

• 1st Deyron Isaid Chávez Martínez – ALCA Transportes – 03:06.046.
• 2nd Carlos Patricio Guerrero Martínez – HCarga Super Express – 03:14.092.
• 3rd Ricardo Valdez Reyes – ALCA Transportes  – 03:34.073.

Even though the Full category was held in Tijuana, Allende and Córdoba – Orizaba, the first three places represented the Allende edition, remaining in the same order as the 2025 competition.

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SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCÍA, NL – Intermodal service between Mexico and the United States is undergoing an unprecedented period of consolidation, as the combination of rail and trucking has become a key alternative for strengthening the competitiveness of binational logistics chains, optimizing costs, and reducing environmental impact.

This was evident from industry experts during the panel ” Mexico-United States Intermodal Service: Efficiency, Scalability, and a Smaller Carbon Footprint,”  in which they stated that intermodal transport has experienced a 17% growth during the first half of 2025 , compared to the same period last year.

“This is due to a reconfiguration of trade, improvements in connections, operational efficiency, and the opportunity that customers are giving to this logistics alternative,” said Héctor Ayala , Commercial Director of TransMex-Swift , within the framework of the Transportation and Logistics Meeting (ETYL) 2025, organized by T21.

Ayala emphasized that this growth also requires greater coordination and regulatory compliance among all stakeholders.

“Today, more than ever, we must share information between suppliers and customers to comply with regulatory requirements. It’s not about blocks, but rather about closing ranks and building a solid, efficient, and legal intermodal service,” he said.

Additionally, he announced that TransMex-Swift is investing in new fleets and first and last mile providers to strengthen its network together with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) .

For her part, Linda Hernández , Intermodal Sales Manager at CPKC Mexico , highlighted the environmental role of the railroad as one of the most sustainable logistics solutions available.

“The vast majority of our locomotives run on diesel-electric power, which reduces carbon emissions per train by up to 75%. Each intermodal train can move approximately 300 containers, which is equivalent to removing 300 trucks from the road,” he explained.

For CPKC, sustainability is not a recent trend, but a long-term strategy.

“We’ve been promoting carbon footprint reduction for 17 years. We have a calculator that allows customers to see how many tons of emissions they’re helping to avoid,” he added.

Hernández insisted that investing in intermodal transportation is also an ethical and social decision , as it involves protecting our roads, encouraging private investment, “and asking ourselves what kind of world we want to live in.”

To illustrate how rail can become a reliable option, he shared the case of Tetra Pak Querétaro , which three decades ago did not consider rail due to its long transit times.

“Today, 95% of its raw materials arrive by rail. This is a clear example of how infrastructure, transfer terminals, and investment have completely changed the landscape of intermodal transport in Mexico,” commented Linda Hernández.

Infrastructure and security, pillars of competitiveness

Arturo Álvarez , general director of Larmex Trayecto , highlighted the importance of the Colombia Bridge , which has positioned itself as one of the most efficient routes for intermodal crossings.

“Our average crossing time is 50 minutes, and with joint inspection it drops to less than 15 minutes. It’s a modern, private, and secure infrastructure,” he explained.

For his part, Bernardo Rodarte , vice president and general manager of Schneider Mexico , emphasized that intermodal transport offers a structural advantage in safety and legality , as long as it operates within the rules.

“Not everyone in the transportation industry plays fair. There are companies that illegally cross cargo or purchase stolen fuel. Of the 5,842 Mexican companies registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) , 972 violated the law by moving cargo beyond the permitted area. It’s vital that customers inquire and verify that their suppliers comply with the regulations,” he said.

Álvarez reinforced the idea from the perspective of operational ethics and noted that compliance is part of a company’s internal responsibility and security.

Resilience and trinational network

The merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern , Hernandez recalled, created the first tri-national rail network (CPKC) connecting Canada, the United States and Mexico .

“We’ve built a real land bridge . If, for political reasons, one country decides not to trade, we have a direct connection between the other two. That gives us resilience as a region,” he said.

Services like the  Midwest Express , which connects San Luis Potosí to Chicago in less than four days, are already changing the dynamics of North American logistics.

In addition, the construction of the second international rail bridge in Laredo will expand capacity and reduce cross-border bottlenecks.

On the other hand, Rodarte recalled that, in view of the upcoming revision of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada ( T-MEC) , it is key to remain calm and prepared.

“If you’re not taking care of your value chain, you’re just a tweet away from disruption. Renegotiations will be resolved, as we always have. The important thing is to work with partners who can get you out of trouble,” he emphasized.

The executive expressed confidence that Mexico will emerge stronger from the process thanks to the quality of its people and the maturity of its sector.

Álvarez echoed this optimism, noting that “Mexico has the best chance of coming out on top. But it depends on all of us doing our part, being more competitive, efficient, and adhering to the rules.”

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The global challenge of the shortage of operators has motivated transport companies to implement various strategies to recognize the important activity they carry out in this industry.

In this context, TransMex ( number 11 in the Top 100 of Autotransporte® ) held the first edition of the Driver Awards, which in its 2024 edition considered the recognition of 100 operators of its terminals in Nuevo Laredo, Nogales, Juárez and Tijuana.

In a statement, TransMex announced that the hundred operators were recognized for their loyalty and efficiency within the company, with a track record of one, three, five, 15, 20 and 25 years of work.

“We want to thank you for the work you do every day. You are the employees with the most responsibility in all of TransMex, and believe me, we do recognize the work you do and that you make a difference in this company, where we are already the leader in road transportation. Thanks to you, we can continue to grow in infrastructure and customers,” said Saúl González, senior vice president of TransMex, in a message sent to the award winners.

The event at the Nuevo Laredo terminal was led by the Vice President of Human Resources, Gerardo Guajardo Galindo; Laura Hernández, Director of Organizational Development; and Miguel Ángel Rentería, Senior Director of Operations.

“We really feel very proud and honored to be part of this celebration. The purpose is to make them feel what they really are worth to the organization. This recognition is something meaningful that comes from the heart to give them, what we want is for them to continue with us for many more years, to feel part of the team and part of the house,” said Gerardo Guajardo.

At the event held in Nuevo Laredo, 15 operators received in person a patch with the number of years they have been with the company, a pin for continuous performance or safety at work, and a commemorative denim jacket where they can place these badges, as well as those they earn later for their good performance.

According to Laura Hernández, the 100 operators will receive this gift at the terminals in Nogales, Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez and Nuevo Laredo.

“You represent all our operators, this is the first stage of one hundred operators and, little by little, we will continue to give this recognition to others, honoring whom honor is due and talking about how important you are for the company,” added Laura Hernández.

In the meantime, Miguel Ángel Rentería highlighted the effort and commitment of the operators and reiterated that TransMex is a company where they can develop and ensure the well-being of their families, “we all know that the challenges are day to day in our company, out on the road, believe me, the people who are working for you looking for the benefits do not close our eyes to what happens, however, we work on seeing how, yes, help us with your good work, taking care of those who are by your side on the road, arrive on time on your trips, keep in touch with your family because they are far away.”

TransMex is part of Knight-Swift Holdings , with operations in the USMCA region.

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