US / Mexico Shipping Solutions

comprehensive cross-border transportation

PGT Trucking has full-service shipping offerings into and out of Mexico. Our terminal and office locations in Laredo, Texas, and Monterrey Nuevo León, Mexico, allow us to handle the complexities of multinational shipping. With more than 5,300 loads moved across the border annually, PGT is the leading flatbed provider, keeping safety, service and solutions at the forefront of international transportation.

New Laredo operations center opening 2024.

Your Experienced Mexico Shipping Partner

In 1998, PGT strategically developed our location in Laredo, Texas, to support our drivers and customers who have northbound and southbound needs in Mexico. With more than 30 terminals across the U.S., PGT is well-equipped to handle any shipping needs. To accommodate our customers’ growing cross-border shipping demands, PGT will be opening a new Laredo facility in 2024! This custom, state-of-the-art terminal is located less than 13 miles from three of the main bridges at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The PGT Trucking Advantage

[div][strong]Through-Trailer Service [/strong][/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]The trailer loaded at the place of origin is the same trailer making the delivery. By eliminating transloading at the border, PGT minimizes the risks associated with shipment transfers. [/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"][strong]Transload Service [/strong] [/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]The shipment loaded at origin will be transferred to an outbound trailer in Laredo TX before continuing its journey to final destination. This method typically reaps additional capacity and can entail storage if delivery windows are flexible or not available. [/div]

PGT’s [a href="/transportation-project/"]Project Cargo Management Division[/a] has the experience and capabilities to support your next project in Mexico. Our fully bilingual Project Cargo Team can manage your project from A to Z.

Clearing a load for border crossing can be time consuming. [div style="margin-top: 10px;"] PGT proactively works with all stakeholders to prepare border crossing documentation prior to the load’s arrival at the border. [/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"] PGT communicates directly with freight forwarders, shippers and final customers to expedite shipments and meet deadlines. [/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"] Our through-trailer service is ideal for shipments with strict deadlines. [/div]

[div][strong]Cargo Escorts [/strong][/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]High-value cargo escorts are available to PGT customers upon request. This service provides an extra level of security for your freight.[/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"][strong]Cargo Insurance[/strong] [/div] [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]Cargo insurance provides coverage against unexpected losses or damages during transport and can encompass both total and partial risks associated with the shipment. For customers wishing to obtain additional cargo insurance for Mexican shipments, PGT can provide additional pricing. [/div]

Effective communication is the foundation of strong workplace cultures that supports safety, driver retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Experienced bilingual PGT representatives help streamline communication and mitigate cultural challenges. PGT has bilingual staff at our senior leadership level, at many of our terminals around the country and in Mexico.

100% of our assets are tracked via GPS. Tracking and delivery notifications via real-time satellite are available around the clock. Evening monitoring personnel are actively tracking loads during transit, ensuring a safe and expeditious transit to destination.

[a href="/the-power-of-partnership-with-pgt-trucking-spotlight-on-gasa-transportation/"]Our Mexican service providers[/a] play a critical part in our success. [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]They are chosen carefully and held to PGT standards in order to haul your freight. We host annual safety meetings in the U.S. and Mexico where we cover fundamental securement and tarping techniques. [div style="margin-top: 10px;"]Our bilingual support staff are readily available to travel to and from Mexico to provide the training necessary. [/div]

Unforeseen circumstances may inevitably delay shipments at the border. We can reduce costs and minimize risk through our warehouse partnerships that provide safe storage of your materials.

As a committed member of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, PGT works with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and all stakeholders in the supply chain to identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices.

Shipping Southbound to Mexico

For customers shipping from the U.S. to Mexico, PGT provides door to door service, minimizing the risks associated with shipment transfers. The flatbed trailer loaded at the place of origin in the United States is the same trailer making the delivery in Mexico. PGT staff is available to our customers 24/7, providing regular shipment updates with real-time equipment tracking.

Shipping Northbound to the United States

When shipping from Mexico to the U.S., your freight is safely hauled on reliable, late model equipment. Our team of B1 drivers can pick up and deliver cargo traveling in the stream of international commerce, eliminating the need to transload or wait for additional drivers at the border. Our commercial alliances in Mexico participate in the CTPAT program, providing an extra layer of cargo security. Customers are provided with continuous shipment updates via real-time satellite equipment tracking.