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, 2023Cargo theft News Updates
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, 2023Transfix 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, 2023Strategic 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, 2023Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns
The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.
June 8, 2023Truckstop Ramps Up Campaign to Combat Freight Fraud
Truckstop has ramped up a campaign aimed at combating trucking fraud through awareness and research.
May 24, 2023Perspective: 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, 2023Reported 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, 2023Technology 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, 2022Authorities 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.
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