The Cuban truck driver, Francisco Camejo, aged 42 and affectionately known as "Kuko" by those close to him, was found safe and sound this Tuesday, four days after he was reported missing.
Journalist Javier Díaz broke the news on his Facebook account, and it was later confirmed on the same platform by Lianet Camejo, Francisco's sister.
Camejo lost contact with his family and friends in the early hours of July 10, while he was on a group call with other truckers near Fontana, California, around 1 a.m.
During the call, he mentioned hearing a strange noise before the communication abruptly ended. His phone remained off afterward, and the trailer's GPS logged its last location in Los Angeles, with the broker unable to trace the cargo any further.
Family's Desperate Search
Camejo's family embarked on a frantic search, reaching out to hospitals, jails, and morgues, but to no avail. They filed a missing person's report in California, the only state that accepted it, as Florida declined the report due to jurisdictional issues since the incident occurred outside its territory.
Camejo was driving a gray Freightliner truck with a trailer for All Miami Trucking Corp., traveling from California to Pompano Beach, in southern Florida. Originally from Guanabacoa, Havana, he has been living in the United States for over 11 years.
After his discovery, the family chose not to disclose details regarding the incident. According to Javier Díaz, "the family is not ready to provide more information at this time, but the important thing is that both he and the cargo remained unharmed."
Concerns Within the Cuban Trucking Community
This case arises amid growing worries within the Cuban trucker community in the United States. In April 2026, Cuban trucker Alejandro Jacomino González, aged 41, vanished while transporting luxury vehicles from the port of Brunswick, Georgia, to Miami.
The FBI later confirmed the discovery of his lifeless body along a coastal area in Georgia on April 29, with the investigation still underway.
In May, another Cuban trucker, Marcelo H. Corvalán, was found alive in an Orlando hospital after being missing for over 48 hours while delivering Amazon merchandise. The driver did not recall the events, and authorities have yet to determine if he experienced a medical emergency or was the victim of an assault.
The safe return of Camejo brings relief to his family and the Cuban community, who had been living in distress following the tragic outcome in the Jacomino González case.
Key Questions About the Safety of Cuban Truck Drivers in the U.S.
What prompted Francisco Camejo's disappearance?
Camejo disappeared after mentioning a strange noise during a group call with other truckers. The communication was cut, and his phone remained off, with the last GPS location recorded in Los Angeles.
How did the family respond to Camejo's disappearance?
Camejo's family conducted a widespread search, contacting hospitals, jails, and morgues. They managed to file a missing person's report in California, as Florida did not accept it due to jurisdictional boundaries.
What other incidents have concerned the Cuban trucker community?
The community has faced alarming incidents, including the disappearance and death of Alejandro Jacomino González and the temporary disappearance of Marcelo H. Corvalán, raising concerns over trucker safety.