Freight Services in Jalisco

Jalisco: hub of freight transportation in western Mexico

Jalisco has established itself as one of the most dynamic logistics hubs in Mexico, serving as a natural bridge between the center of the country, the Pacific coast, and the northern border. With Guadalajara as its economic capital and the second-largest metropolitan area in Mexico, the state represents a critical node for supply chains connecting domestic and international markets. Jalisco's privileged geographic position, combined with its modern transportation infrastructure and concentration of industrial activity, makes it a strategic point for full truckload operations that require efficiency, connectivity, and operational flexibility.

At Control Terrestre, we have a deep understanding of Jalisco's logistics dynamics. We operate in this region with a comprehensive vision that considers not only the main routes but also the secondary corridors that feed the state's most active industrial zones. Our experience in handling FTL freight to, from, and within Jalisco allows us to offer solutions tailored to the specific needs of companies that depend on continuity and reliability in their ground transportation operations.

Infrastructure and connectivity

Jalisco's highway infrastructure is one of the most developed in the country. The state has direct access to the main federal highways connecting to the most important markets in North America:

• Highway 15D (Mexico-Nogales): connects Guadalajara to the northern border through Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora, facilitating access to Pacific ports and key border crossings.

• Highway 80D and 54D (toward El Bajío and the north): critical routes for connecting with Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas, as well as with the corridor toward the Texas border.

• Highway 90D (Guadalajara-Tepic-Mazatlán): direct access to the Port of Manzanillo, one of Mexico's most important ports for foreign trade.

• Highway 35D and Libramiento Sur: facilitate intrastate movement and connection to the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area without passing through the urban center.

Guadalajara is also home to the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, the third most important in the country for air cargo, and the Puerto Interior Guadalajara, an inland port that operates as a logistics extension of the Port of Manzanillo. This multimodality positions Jalisco as an integrated hub for import and export operations.

At Control Terrestre, we coordinate operations that leverage this infrastructure to ensure fluidity in full truckload movements. Our strategic suppliers are familiar with the particularities of Jalisco's routes, peak traffic hours in metropolitan areas, and the most efficient access points to industrial parks and distribution centers.

Key industries and sectors

Jalisco is a state with a diversified economy that combines advanced industry, traditional manufacturing, and a robust agri-food sector. The sectors generating the highest demand for freight transportation include:

• Technology and electronics: the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area is known as the "Mexican Silicon Valley," with a presence of global technology companies, electronic component manufacturing, and telecommunications equipment assembly.

• Automotive and auto parts: with manufacturing plants and tier-one suppliers serving assemblers in El Bajío and North America.

• Food and beverages: Jalisco is a leader in the production of tequila, dairy products, meat products, and processed agricultural goods, with high demand for refrigerated transportation.

• Pharmaceuticals and chemicals: companies with strict handling, safety, and traceability requirements for transportation.

• General manufacturing: from furniture to textile products, plastics, and construction materials.

These sectors require transportation solutions that not only meet competitive transit times but also ensure regulatory compliance, cargo security, and the ability to adapt to variable demands. At Control Terrestre, we understand these needs and work with certified suppliers who meet the highest industry standards.

Our solutions for Jalisco

We operate in Jalisco with a comprehensive offering of full truckload (FTL) services designed to support the logistics operations of companies requiring reliable, flexible transportation with broad coverage to the rest of Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Central America.

Available services

• Domestic ground transportation: full truckload movements within Mexico, connecting Jalisco with El Bajío, the center, the north, and the southeast of the country.

• Export and import freight: we coordinate cross-border movements to the United States and Canada, as well as operations to Central America.

• Cross-border freight transportation: with suppliers holding C-TPAT and FAST certifications to expedite crossings at key borders.

• Refrigerated transportation: essential for the food and pharmaceutical industries, with units that maintain controlled cold chains.

• Specialized cargo: handling of hazardous materials (with Recurso Confiable and Responsible Care certification), oversized cargo, and sensitive equipment.

• Dedicated services: units assigned exclusively to clients with recurring, high-volume operations.

• Expedited freight: for urgent shipments requiring reduced transit times.

• Spot freight: flexible solutions for unscheduled movements or demand peaks.

Unit types

Through our network of strategic suppliers, we have access to a wide variety of equipment to cover any transportation need:

• 48' and 53' dry van trailers (Full and Tandem): ideal for general cargo, electronics, auto parts, and manufactured goods.

• 48' and 53' refrigerated trailers: for perishable products, pharmaceuticals, and any cargo requiring temperature control.

• Flatbeds: for oversized cargo, machinery, and construction materials.

• Chassis: for intermodal movements from ports or inland ports.

• Tank trailers: for bulk liquid transportation.

• Curtainside trailers: facilitate side loading and unloading.

• Box trucks: for urban distribution or intrastate cargo movements.

• Hoppers: for bulk materials such as grains, minerals, or industrial products.

Certifications and compliance

All of our suppliers in Jalisco hold the most recognized industry certifications, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency:

• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism): for secure cross-border operations with the United States.

• FAST (Free and Secure Trade): expedited border crossings.

• BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce): supply chain security.

• Transporte Limpio: environmental commitment and fuel efficiency.

• Responsible Care: for chemical product handling.

• Recurso Confiable: for hazardous materials transportation.