American trucking industry urges lawmakers to act as online cargo theft surges
American trucking industry urges lawmakers to act as online cargo theft surges
The American trucking industry moves nearly three-fourths of freight across the U.S. Unfortunately, thieves and frauds are wiggling their way into the supply chain. Creating an $19 million dollar hit to the industry, every single day.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – As the holiday season kicks off, freight trucking experts say cargo theft will once again surge as more products hit the road.
The July Q2 report from CargoNet, a national information-sharing system that tracks cargo theft, shows a 13% increase in cargo theft compared to the same time in 2024.
Old-fashioned cargo theft is still happening, and one San Antonio-based freight business has some experience with it.
"Before 2020 it was more just straight thefts," said Adam Blanchard, co-founder of Double Diamond Transport and Tanager Logistics. "They would come in, cut the seals and take cargo out of it."
NINTENDO SWITCH 2 STOLEN IN $1.4M CARGO HEIST
While this freight truck is stopped, the driver is unaware criminals are stealing the load in his truck. (Verisk CargoNet)
Online cargo theft has skyrocketed since the pandemic, rising 1,500% over the past four years, according to Trucking.org.
- Prevents unauthorized access to sensitive cargo information, reducing the risk of theft and loss.
- Enhances GPS tracking capabilities, allowing you to monitor your vehicles in real-time and respond quickly to potential security threats.
- Streamlines communication between drivers, dispatchers, and law enforcement, facilitating faster response times and more effective investigations.
