Trucking News · Nationwide · November 6, 2026

Mexico Cargo Theft Report: Parked-Truck Hits Rise to 42.2% of Incidents as Food and Beverage Stay the Top Target

By Big Rig Daily Staff

Cargo thieves in Mexico are hitting parked trucks more often, according to Overhaul's third-quarter 2026 analysis as reported by FreightWaves. Thefts involving parked commercial vehicles accounted for 42.2% of reported incidents, up 9 percentage points from a year earlier. Moving-truck interceptions fell to 55.4%.

When and where

About 61% of thefts happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., FreightWaves reports. Central Mexico and the Bajio manufacturing region logged 76% of incidents. The State of Mexico, Puebla and Guanajuato alone made up 47%. Food and beverage remained the top commodity share at 32.6%.

Industry voices on an Overhaul webinar warned that informal truck stops and nighttime parking are getting riskier as groups adapt to enforcement. One projection discussed on the webinar put a possible November theft bump around 9% to 11% around holiday shipping. That projection is not a confirmed result.

Why it matters to U.S. truckers

Carriers and drivers touching cross-border freight still need secure parking south of the border as part of the load plan, not as an afterthought. For U.S. playbooks on cargo theft and fake carriers, the same verification habits apply. The Overhaul figures describe reported incidents in Mexico; they are not a U.S. roadside enforcement tally.

Quick facts

• Parked-truck share: 42.2%, up 9 percentage points year over year.
• Moving-truck share: 55.4%.
• Night window: about 61% between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Top commodity share: food and beverage at 32.6%.

FAQ

Are parked trucks now the majority of Mexico cargo thefts?

Not in this report. Parked trucks rose to 42.2%, while moving interceptions remained higher at 55.4%.

Is the November Mexico cargo-theft bump confirmed?

No. FreightWaves describes a webinar projection, not a confirmed result.

Which regions led Mexico cargo theft in Q3?

Central Mexico and the Bajio logged 76% of incidents, according to Overhaul via FreightWaves.

A question for readers

Truckers, if parked trucks are now 42% of Mexico's theft picture, what has to change before your next overnight south of the border?

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