Vacancies in Mexico’s commercial trucking industry exceed global averages, idling 90,000 vehicles and straining cross-border trade flows.
Mexico’s commercial trucking industry has a 14% driver vacancy rate, the second-highest among 18 surveyed markets, according to new data. The shortage has left 90,000 trucks idle, disrupting domestic freight and U.S. cross-border trade.
The vacancy rate surpasses the global average of 11% and has worsened since 2021, signaling a structural labor issue. Recruitment challenges outrank economic concerns, decarbonization, and digitalization as the top operational hurdle for 44% of Mexican carriers.
Labor constraints and limited training programs are cited as key factors keeping vacancy rates elevated. The shortage threatens supply chain efficiency in a market heavily reliant on road transport.