FBI Warns Cyber Cargo Theft Cases Surging Across Freight Industry
Cybercriminals are impersonating legitimate freight companies to steal loads, according to a new FBI public alert on cargo theft.
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Cargo Theft Investigation — Where Control Is Lost in Modern Freight
Travelers investigator Ryan Kiefer explains how cargo theft has shifted from physical force to manipulated data and broken communication inside normal…
Email Hijacking and Pickup-Point Fraud Surge in 2026 Cargo Theft
Thieves are hacking carrier email accounts to bid on loads and commit double-brokering scams — while pickup staff remain the weakest link in verification.
Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright
CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT authority.