QWhat is the minimum daily wage for professional drivers in Mexico starting January 2026?
The Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos sets the 2026 general minimum wage at 312.50 MXN per day for drivers in the interior zone and 416.00 MXN per day in the northern border zone effective 1 January 2026. Overtime after eight hours must be paid at double the rate and triple after nine hours under the Ley Federal del Trabajo. All formal driver contracts must be registered with IMSS within five business days of hiring.
QWhich license and experience are required to legally work as a truck driver in Mexico?
Applicants need a valid Licencia Federal de Conductor type A or B issued by the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes plus at least two years of documented driving experience for vehicles over 3.5 tons. The license must be renewed every five years with a medical certificate and no more than two traffic violations in the prior 24 months.
QWhat documents are required to apply for a formal driver position through official Mexican channels?
Candidates must submit a valid CURP, official identification, the federal driver license, proof of address no older than three months, and IMSS registration history via the STPS portal. Applications for federal cargo routes also require the Carta de Antecedentes No Penales issued within the last 30 days.
QHow many hours can drivers legally work per week and what leave is mandatory in 2026?
The maximum is 48 hours per week with at least one full rest day; night drivers are limited to 36 hours under NOM-012-SCT-2022. Workers receive 15 paid vacation days after the first year plus an additional two days for each subsequent year and a 25 percent vacation premium paid in cash.