Mexico Shipping Solutions

comprehensive cross-border transportation

PGT U.S.-Mexico Shipping Solutions provides a comprehensive approach to cross border transportation. Whether you are shipping northbound or southbound, PGT is equipped to efficiently handle any transborder move. PGT moves more than 5,000 flatbed loads across the U.S.-Mexico border annually, with terminal and office locations in Laredo, Texas, and Monterrey Nuevo León, Mexico, to support our customers and drivers in the region.

Safety Matters

PGT has safely transported loads in and out of Mexico since 1995. With more than 30 years of international experience, PGT has expanded our safety culture into our Mexican operations. By establishing strategic partnerships with likeminded carriers and vendors in Mexico, PGT ensures the implementation of our safety protocols in all cross-border activity. With routine updates, equipment tracking, and no transloading, PGT provides peace of mind with international shipments.

Your PGT U.S.-Mexico Shipping Solutions Contact

Sergio Villarreal

Director, Mexico Operations

Full Service Operations Center

In 2024, PGT opened our custom-built operations center in Laredo, TX, located conveniently between the Colombia Solidarity and World Trade Bridges. From PGT Laredo, we effectively manage our entire cross-border operation, supporting our customers and drivers to move more than 5,000 loads annually. Our new 7.73-acre facility has a fully secured concrete lot to safely park and store equipment, including a shaded securement bay for load checks. PGT Laredo also has a full-service maintenance shop with two open bays. Our Proud Professionals have complete access to an expansive driver lounge with a kitchenette, two stacked washer and dryer units, and fully tiled restroom and showers.

Shipping Northbound from Mexico to the U.S.

From pick up in Mexico to delivery in the U.S., PGT and our trusted partners will safely transport your commodity across international borders. PGT and our commercial alliances in Mexico participate in the CTPAT program, providing an extra layer of cargo security. At the time of pick up, our experienced operations team reviews all load securement and tarp photos for approval before transit. The trailer used to load the commodity in Mexico will be the same trailer used for the delivery in the U.S. PGT’s Northbound Coordinator oversees the entire border crossing process, and once the trailer arrives at PGT Laredo, the load will undergo a thorough inspection before continuing to its U.S. destination. All equipment is satellite tracked in Mexico and the U.S., and PGT provides automated updates daily.

Shipping Southbound from the U.S. to Mexico

When shipping into Mexico, PGT is the trusted flatbed carrier, providing complete service from pick up in the U.S. to delivery in Mexico. With no transloading and real-time equipment tracking, PGT minimizes the risks associated with shipment transfers. After your load is safely transported to PGT Laredo, our Southbound Coordinator will oversee the entire border crossing process, and our team will complete a thorough inspection of the commodity, equipment, and load securement. PGT’s experienced drivers will safely complete the journey to Mexico, and PGT provides daily updates on the status and location of the load.

The PGT Trucking Advantage – U.S.-Mexico Shipping Solutions

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Clearing a load for border crossing can be complex, but PGT offers a simplified process to expedite the border crossing and avoid untimely delays. We proactively work with all parties to efficiently prepare the required documentation before the load arrives at the border, and we remain in constant communication with our freight forwarders, shippers, customers, and drivers throughout the crossing.

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Experienced bilingual PGT representatives help streamline communication and support a strong workplace culture, benefiting our safety, driver retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

All equipment is tracked via GPS with real-time locations and updates available around the clock. Evening personnel actively monitor load tracking during transit to ensure a safe and expeditious delivery.

Our Mexican service providers play a critical role in our success. We strategically partner with organizations who support our safety values and implement PGT protocols in all operations. We host annual safety meetings in both the U.S. and Mexico to cover fundamental securement and tarping techniques, load positioning and safe driving habits. All drivers are held to the same PGT standard for onboarding, safety and performance.

Unforeseen circumstances may inevitably delay shipments at the border, but PGT can help reduce cost and minimize risk through our warehousing partnerships. Safely store your materials with PGT and our transload service until the load is ready to proceed to its destination.

PGT is a committed member of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify security gaps and implement the latest safety measures. By working with a CTPAT-certified carrier, customers benefit from an enhanced border crossing process, resulting in more efficient and secure transportation services.