Overhaul Report: 82% of Mexico Cargo Thefts Involved Violence in 2025

Cargo theft in Mexico turned increasingly violent in 2025, with 82% of robberies against transporters involving armed interceptions or driver assaults, according to Overhaul’s annual report released February 22, 2026. The data underscores persistent risks for cross-border supply chains. The central region accounted for 51% of incidents, while the West region surged 7% year-over-year to capture a 31% share, signaling a geographic shift in criminal activity. The State of Mexico (21%) and Puebla (17%) remained the highest-risk states. Criminals targeted trucks in transit 64.1% of the time, though thefts of parked units jumped 11.9% to 33.1% of total incidents. Nighttime operations between 6 p.m. and midnight represented 33% of all thefts. Separately, Filter King opened a 44,000-square-foot Dallas facility to expand U.S. distribution, while HENN Americas launched a $4 million automotive components plant in Silao, Guanajuato, creating up to 100 jobs.