Clients are "tied" in the face of uncertainty: Cons

By: Didier Ramirez

The decisions of the current government of the United States, as well as the economic scenario in Mexico, have motivated the users of motor transport to remain "tied", postponing or stopping investment plans, identified Jorge Cons, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pitic Transport (No. 32 of the Top 100 of Motor Transport).

In an interview with T21, Cons said that in an exercise carried out by the company with its clients, where the investment climate and prospects are identified, concern was identified about the pace of the national economy, and of course, about the decision they make based on the executive orders of the President of the United States, Donald Trump.

The internal market looked strong but it was contained towards the end of the year and it remains, we hope that the second quarter of the year offers a better scenario”, considered the manager.

Transportes Pitic has three business divisions: parcel, full truck and dedicated. Focusing on the domestic market, they have managed to concentrate 50% of their operations in the first division, followed by a full truck with approximately 30% and the rest in dedicated.

Although this configuration does not make it so dependent on the decisions made by the administration in the United States, the truth is that it contributes to a scenario of uncertainty that affects local operations.

Nevertheless, in the case of Transportes Pitic, they are in the configuration of the fleet and how the renewal and growth of the vehicle fleet will be faced.

Based on the information shared by the firm for the Top 100 of Motor Transport, Pitic's fleet was configured with 157 trucks, 422 trailers and 326 tractors.