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NMFTA launches a new Threat Report Portal that allows trucking and logistics companies to anonymously report cyber threats, freight fraud, cargo theft, and other industry security risks.

June 10, 2026

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New NMFTA Portal Aims to Help Trucking Companies Share Cargo Crime and Cyber Threat Information

A new reporting platform from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association is designed to help trucking and logistics companies share information about cyber threats, ...

The FBI is warning carriers and brokers about rising cyber-enabled cargo theft schemes involving phishing attacks, fake load postings, and stolen freight.

May 11, 2026

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FBI Warns Carriers About Rising Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Schemes

Cargo theft is no longer limited to stolen trailers or fake pickups at shipping yards. Federal investigators say organized cybercriminals are now targeting brokers ...

Cargo theft spikes between Christmas and New Year’s, according to Verisk CargoNet. Carriers are urged to tighten pickup verification, reduce dwell time, and strengthen security during peak holiday risk days.

December 30, 2025

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Holiday Shipping Creates a Prime Window for Cargo Theft, Carriers Warned

As year-end shipping surges collide with holiday shutdowns, trucking carriers are facing a familiar but intensifying risk. Cargo theft activity consistently spikes in the ...

Cargo theft is evolving as organized crime targets high-value freight. Truck drivers and owner-operators need strategies to protect loads, prevent double brokering, and stay safe on the road.

November 18, 2025

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Cargo Theft Tactics Evolve as Average Haul Value Doubles

Cargo theft is shifting, and truckers need to be sharper than ever. According to the latest CargoNet report, thieves aren’t just stealing more; they ...

Truck drivers and carriers are urged to stay vigilant as cargo theft peaks during the holiday season. Learn how to protect shipments, avoid high-risk stops, and secure valuable cargo.

November 10, 2025

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Truckers Urged to Stay Alert as Cargo Theft Peaks During Holiday Season

Truck drivers and carriers are entering one of the busiest and riskiest periods for cargo theft. According to Texas-based Overhaul, the final months of ...

September 26, 2025

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U.S. DOT Calls on Truck Drivers to Help Combat Rising Cargo Theft

Cargo theft continues to climb year after year, and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is now asking truck drivers and other industry professionals ...

September 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking’s 2025 Accelerate Conference to Address Top Industry Challenges

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) will put trucking’s most pressing issues in the spotlight at its 2025 Accelerate! Conference & Expo, scheduled for ...

June 27, 2025

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CargoNet Issues Advisory on Increased Cargo Theft Risk During July 4th Holiday Week

The July 4th holiday week is approaching, and with it comes increased risk of cargo theft, warns CargoNet, a prominent theft prevention network. The ...

May 23, 2025

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Cargo Theft Threat Rises Over Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend brings more than traffic and tight schedules—it also brings a sharp uptick in cargo theft. With many shipping and receiving facilities ...

May 5, 2025

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ATA Advocates Against Rising Cargo Theft

The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) chief economist, Bob Costello, recently spoke at a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting. The discussion highlighted cargo theft’s ...