Cargo theft News Updates

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee called for a new task force to fight cargo thefts in a funding bill report June 3.

Drivers to pay more at the pump as fuel tax increases are set to take effect July 1 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia. 

Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet reported that criminal activities impacting the logistics and transportation industry increased 46% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024. Document forgery, in particular, has emerged as a new type of crime in cargo thefts. Story via Connor D. Wolf.  

The trucking industry struggled through an unusually high number of cargo thefts during the first quarter, according to Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet report.

The trucking industry has become embroiled in a technological arms race as the threat of cargo thefts rapidly rises and evolves.

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

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

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

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

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