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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...