Truckers across the U.S. are having freight stolen at a rate amounting to $18 million each day, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
June 4, 2026Cargo theft News Updates
Track cargo theft news with Transport Topics for reporting on criminal tactics, freight fraud and security risks across transportation networks. This category covers theft trends, targeted commodities, fraudulent pickups, law enforcement actions and prevention technology. Coverage helps carriers, brokers, shippers and insurers understand emerging threats and strengthen the practices used to protect freight throughout the supply chain.
Truckload of Shake Shack Ribs Stolen in Mexico
CEO Rob Lynch said the theft, which Shake Shack had joked about on social media in mid-May, involved 3,000 cases of ribs.
June 4, 2026NMFTA Unveils Free Portal for Cyber, Cargo Crime Reports
The Threat Report Portal is designed to help industry participants share information about cyber incidents, suspicious activity and cargo crime.
June 4, 2026Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA
The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.
June 4, 2026Detectives Bust Alleged Theft Rings Reselling Cargo Online
Police busts of fencing operations — networks that resell stolen goods — indicate business is booming online and at in-store shopping venues.
May 28, 2026Motive Expands AI to Turn Insights Into Action
Fleet management technology provider Motive continues to extend AI capabilities across its platform to help fleet operators enhance safety and productivity.
May 27, 2026Highway Bill Would Expand Access to Truck Parking
The BUILD America 250 Act introduced by House leaders would address trucking industry concerns, including access to truck parking and combating cargo theft.
May 21, 2026Cargo Thieves Target Truckers on I-40 in Arizona
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, founded in the Wild West era when stagecoach bandits and cattle rustlers roamed, is responding today to cargo thefts.
May 18, 2026House Passes CORCA Cargo Theft Prevention Bill
The House approved the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to defend President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request.
May 14, 2026Desert Discovery Reveals $1 Million Lego Cargo Theft
Sheriff deputies responding to a report of suspicious activity in California’s Mojave Desert stumbled upon $1 million in Lego products and two stolen trailers.
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