Criminals Stole $31.8M in Freight by Hijacking Carrier Accounts Over Five Labor Days
CargoNet tracked 273 cargo thefts across five Labor Day weekends. Fraudsters changed delivery instructions after legitimate carriers picked up loads, bypassing…
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CORCA Cargo Theft Bill Passes House, Awaits Senate Vote
Legislation would create federal coordination center for organized cargo theft investigations. Critics question whether documented theft data justifies the…
Trucker Path adds CargoNet theft zones to free navigation app
County-level theft risk, monthly stolen-vehicle counts, and commodity targets now overlay routes for 1.2 million drivers.
Texas Cargo Theft Down 22%, But Organized Crime Drives Losses Higher
Fewer incidents in Q1 2026, but thieves are targeting higher-value loads, and total losses held flat at $131.6 million across the U.S. and Canada.
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.