The thefts of tractor-trailers in Mexico : According to a recent report from the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions, the number of insured cargo trucks stolen in Mexico increased 22.9% year on year to 8,553 units in 2022 compared to ’21.
Last year, Kenworth tractor-trailers were the most stolen cargo trucks, with 1,902 units stolen, followed by Freightliner with 714.
The report, titled “Theft and Recovery of Insured Vehicles,” stated that 4,655 units recovered after being stolen, marking an 8% decrease from the same period last year.
Norma Alicia Rosas, general director of AMIS, suggests that increased freight on the country’s roadways could be one reason for the rise in stolen trucks.
“By 2022, when there will be more mobility on the roads, we will have 8,553 stolen heavy equipment vehicles,” Rosas said during a video news conference.
According to Rosas, thieves frequently target cargo trucks carrying auto parts that they can sell on the black market.
“A market exists for illegally sourced auto parts, and these parts play a crucial role in illegal market strategies,” Rosas said.
According to AMIS, the use of violence to steal trailers from roadways, yards, and other facilities increased by 80% year over year, totaling 507 incidents.
Mexico ranked first in terms of stolen cargo trucks, with 1,945 units, followed by Puebla (1,107), Guanajuato (776), Veracruz (707) and Jalisco (707). (630).
