Cargo theft News Updates

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Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3

Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.

November 16, 2023
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Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues

Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.

September 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023
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Strategic Tactics Drive Cargo Theft Rise

The trucking industry has faced an increase in cargo thefts this year, with thieves developing more sophisticated and strategic tactics.

July 27, 2023
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Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

June 8, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Truckstop Ramps Up Campaign to Combat Freight Fraud

Truckstop has ramped up a campaign aimed at combating trucking fraud through awareness and research.

May 24, 2023
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Perspective: Knowing Cargo Theft Risks

As shippers continue to contend with supply chain disruption, they’re simultaneously experiencing another risk: historic levels of cargo theft, Loadsure's Jim Heide writes in a perspective.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Reported Cargo Thefts Increased 20% in 2022

The transportation sector experienced an estimated 20% jump in reported cargo thefts amid changing criminal tactics in 2022.

February 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Technology Can Help Deter Cargo Theft, Experts Say

DALLAS — Hidden GPS trackers installed with freight loads and mobile apps that transmit trip details to carriers are being deployed to deter a rise in fake businesses, stolen company identities and scam purchase orders that aim to help thieves steal cargo, experts said.

November 21, 2022
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Authorities Say L.A. Railroad Theft Rings Dismantled

Two theft rings that netted more than $18 million worth of merchandise stolen from railroad cars have been dismantled, authorities said Nov. 17, months after images of a sea of discarded containers along Union Pacific tracks in Lincoln Heights, Calif., drew national attention.

November 18, 2022