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ATA Calls for Tougher Penalties Against Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has moved from being an industry nuisance to a national concern. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) warned Congress that the crime is draining billions from the U.S. supply chain, disrupting logistics operations, endangering drivers, and increasingly intersecting with organized crime and national security threats—prompting renewed calls for stronger federal penalties and coordinated enforcement.

Cargo theft spikes during Thanksgiving: how to stay safe

Every year during Thanksgiving, cargo theft poses a serious threat to the trucking industry, and this year will be no exception. Every year during Thanksgiving, cargo theft poses a serious threat to the trucking industry, and this year will be no exception. According to data from Verisk CargoNet, an increase in organized crime is expected […]

Cargo Theft: Why the Christmas Season Is the Most Critical Time of the Year

For the freight and logistics industry, Christmas brings enormous commercial opportunities—but also heightened exposure. Strengthening cargo security is not only a matter of technology or policing. It requires strategic planning, trained personnel, consistent internal protocols, and a culture of prevention.

Cargo theft numbers drop for the third quarter of 2025

The cargo theft tracking company Verisk CargoNet released its report for the third quarter of 2025. The cargo theft tracking company Verisk CargoNet released its report for the third quarter of 2025, showing that cargo theft activity in the United States and Canada remained virtually unchanged compared to the previous quarter. According to CargoNet data, […]

Cargo theft costs the transportation industry $18 million in losses

Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Companies have become one of the most common targets for criminals, making it increasingly difficult to prepare […]

DOT calls for help in combating cargo theft

The USDOT has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft, a problem that has reached alarming levels in recent years. […]

Potential spike in cargo theft around July 4th

CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. Logistics company CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. According to the company, extended business closures during holiday periods can […]

Rising threats and hotspots: cargo theft surge in April

A report reveals that organized theft groups are using increasingly sophisticated strategies to carry out fraudulent thefts. GearTrack, in collaboration with Verisk CargoNet, has released its latest report titled “Cargo Security Index” for April 2025. The report reveals that organized theft groups are using increasingly sophisticated strategies to carry out fraudulent thefts. Some of the […]

Trucking industry and U.S. Congress join forces against cargo theft

The associations support the bipartisan, bicameral Organized Retail Organized Crime Act to combat cargo theft. Various stakeholders in the freight transportation sector have reiterated their call to the U.S. Congress to promote legislation that effectively addresses the persistent problem of cargo theft in the supply chain. During a roundtable held on April 29 in Congress, […]

Increase in cargo thefts during the 2024 holiday season

According to a recent report by Overhaul, the increase in these crimes has been significant in the third quarter of 2024. ‘Tis the season for rising cargo theft. Each year, as the celebrations approach, frauds and cargo thefts increasingly affect the transportation sector, putting drivers and carriers at risk. According to a recent report by […]