Mexican truckers begin indefinite nationwide strike over security

Mexican trucking companies began an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday over cargo theft, extortion and rising costs, with demonstrations planned in border freight hubs including Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and Tijuana

Why it matters: Nuevo Laredo, across from Laredo, Texas, is the busiest inland US border crossing, so a prolonged stoppage would delay auto parts, manufactured goods and farm freight moving between Mexico and the United States

Data as of FreightWaves report of October 26, 2026, read in full in this run. Single trade-press source so far, so the item is graded C until a second publisher or an official Mexican government statement is on file.

Mexican trucking companies launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday, organised by the National Chamber of Freight Transportation, CANACAR, and other trucking groups, protesting cargo theft, extortion, violence against drivers and rising operating costs. Demonstrations were planned in freight hubs including Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Monterrey, Tijuana and Mexico City, using convoys and vehicles stationed along highways and near logistics sites.

The groups are also protesting proposed changes in Mexico’s 2027 fiscal package that would cut eligibility for a tax credit on some highway toll costs. Mexico’s Interior Ministry urged CANACAR to return to negotiations, but the chamber kept its call for demonstrations, and the strike’s duration and effect on border crossings were unclear on Monday.

Mexican truckers begin indefinite nationwide strike over security

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