Mexico Freight Shipping Company

Freight moving from the US into Mexico generally requires a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, a packing list, and a pedimento, which is the Mexican customs entry document prepared by a licensed Mexican customs broker (agente aduanal). Depending on the commodity, you may also need a certificate of origin under USMCA, import permits for regulated goods, or additional documentation for restricted materials. OXBO manages the freight and carrier coordination; for the formal customs brokerage on the Mexico side, we work alongside your customs broker or can connect you with the right resource if you do not already have one.

In cross-border trucking to Mexico, some moves use a drayage model where one carrier takes the load to the border, it is transferred to a Mexican carrier at the crossing, and a second carrier completes delivery inside Mexico. This transfer point is where transloading risk and delay is introduced. OXBO's door-to-door approach keeps the freight under coordinated management throughout the full move, working through our CTPAT-certified carrier partners in Mexico to avoid unnecessary handoffs.

CTPAT, or Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, is a US Customs and Border Protection program that requires participants to meet specific supply chain security standards, including physical security controls, personnel vetting, and cargo handling procedures. Mexican carriers who participate in CTPAT's cross-border component are subjected to those same standards. At the border, CTPAT-certified carriers typically move through inspection lanes faster and experience fewer holds, which has a direct effect on transit time predictability for your shipment.

Yes. Our services cover freight shipping from Mexico to USA as well as southbound moves. The documentation and carrier coordination requirements differ between the two directions, particularly around US Customs entry and any applicable duties or inspections. Our team manages both directions through the same planning and carrier coordination process.

Yes. For time-sensitive shipments, Hotshot service is one of the options available within our open deck lineup. Hotshot moves use smaller, dedicated equipment and prioritize speed over load consolidation. We can discuss your timeline requirements during the quoting process and recommend the service level that fits your delivery window.

Nearshoring, which is the relocation of manufacturing operations from overseas to Mexico, has increased freight volumes between the US and Mexico significantly over the past several years. Manufacturers moving production to Mexican facilities need consistent, reliable cross-border freight capacity for raw materials, components, and finished goods. OXBO works with businesses managing ongoing freight programs, not just one-time shipments. If your operation requires consistent lane coverage between US facilities and Mexican plants, we can discuss capacity and service structures that support that model.