Truckstop Ramps Up Campaign to Combat Freight Fraud
Truckstop has ramped up a campaign aimed at combating trucking fraud through awareness and research.
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.
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.
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.
Cargo Theft Trends Shift Amid Emboldened Criminals
A shift in goods being swiped by cargo thieves indicates that criminals targeting the trucking industry are returning to pre-pandemic activity.
Thieves Raiding Rail Cargo Containers in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Thieves have been raiding cargo containers aboard trains nearing downtown Los Angeles for months, taking packages belonging to people across the U.S. and leaving the tracks blanketed with discarded boxes.
January 14, 2022Fourth of July Poses Increased Risk for Cargo Thefts
The Fourth of July holiday weekend could see an increase in cargo thefts based on trends of past years, according to theft prevention and recovery service CargoNet.
Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19
The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.
New ATA Panel Seeks to Strengthen Bond Between Truckers, Law Enforcement
A new panel of truckers will advise American Trucking Associations’ federation on ways to “grow and strengthen” relationships between the trucking industry and law enforcement organizations nationwide.
Fleets Fight Increase in Cargo Theft With High- and Low-Tech Solutions
As if 2020 wasn't difficult enough for trucking, the industry also saw a substantial rise in cargo theft. Here's what some fleets are doing to fight it.