AMOTAC Calls June 24 Nationwide Mobilization Over Road Security

AMOTAC calls for a nationwide mobilization on June 24 to demand stronger road security, faster SICT procedures, solutions to federal plate backlogs, and lower operating costs for small transport operators.

The Mexican Alliance of Carrier Organizations (AMOTAC) has announced a nationwide demonstration and mobilization for June 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. across Mexico’s 32 states, citing unresolved demands related to road security, administrative delays, operating costs, and alleged abuses against small transport operators.

In a statement addressed to President Claudia Sheinbaum, federal, state, and municipal authorities, transport operators, road users, and the general public, AMOTAC says the mobilization responds to what it described as a lack of “solutions and conclusive results” to long-standing problems affecting freight, tourism, and passenger transportation. The organization says that small transport operators remain “forgotten” by the government despite their role in national supply chains.

AMOTAC’s main demand centers on highway security. The organization said transporters are facing what it described as one of the worst periods of violence and crime on national roads, while accusing authorities of failing to provide effective surveillance and operations through the National Guard. The concern comes despite a recent decline in reported cargo theft: in April, cargo theft fell 15.6% to 385 cases, although risks remained concentrated across central logistics corridors, according to SESNSP and Logytek data cited by MBN.

The group is also demanding action against excessive towing service charges at the federal, state, and municipal levels, calling for tow operators to respect official rates. AMOTAC also criticizes municipal permit fees imposed on transport operators entering cities to deliver goods and basic basket products, arguing that such charges increase operational pressure on small carriers.

Another key concern involves administrative delays at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT). AMOTAC says carriers continue to face backlogs in license plates, licenses, certificates, and other documents, which prevent operators from remaining compliant and expose them to sanctions. The organization also calls for the provision of license plates and updated documents for older freight and tourism vehicles already registered in the system.

The demand is underscored by the ongoing backlog in federal transport plate issuance. In April 2025, 14,041 federal freight permits were processed, including 868 plate replacements and 1,090 new issuances, according to SICT data cited by MBN. In contrast, in the same month of 2024, 17,877 plates were issued, 21.45% more than in 2025, while replacements totaled 948, 8.4% higher than in 2025. By 2026, 11,995 federal freight permits were processed, including 815 plate replacements and 940 new issuances, representing a 14.57% decline compared to 2025 and a 32% drop compared to 2024.

B ack in 2025, SICT formalized temporary permits for federal cargo transport units without plates, aiming to reduce operational disruptions while authorities addressed delays in plate issuance and documentation processes. The measure sought to allow carriers to continue operating legally while awaiting registration updates.

AMOTAC’s list of unresolved demands also includes mandatory official operating rates, an end to alleged extortion at federal and military checkpoints, and a halt to what it described as persecution of small transporters by the National Guard, state police, and municipal police. 

The organization also requested changes to what it identified as Article 133 Bis 3-A of the National Water Law, which it said sanctions transporters for moving water. The provision sanctions anyone who intentionally transports national waters for profit while knowing that the water was illegally extracted. Under the law, penalties vary depending on the volume transported, with higher sanctions applying when the amount is equal to or above 50,000L.

The announcement follows renewed pressure from transport and agricultural groups in Mexico City, in May, truck drivers and farmers marched to demand stronger road security, payment guarantees for grain producers, and broader responses to rural-sector concerns, escalating pressure on federal authorities.

AMOTAC has used nationwide mobilizations in the past to push for transport-sector demands. In February 2024, the organization carried out blockades on major highways over insecurity, extortion, double-trailer regulation, and administrative issues. At the time, AMOTAC said talks with authorities had been unproductive, while federal officials reported ongoing dialogue and highway-security measures.

According to the June 24 statement, if authorities do not provide a solution that addresses the organization’s demands, AMOTAC members will begin a slow-moving mobilization toward Mexico City’s Zocalo with their units. The group acknowledged the inconvenience and traffic disruptions that may occur but said the action is necessary to call attention to the lack of results and to demand a “dignified and fair” transport sector.