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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 23, 2026

Cargo Theft Is Surging. A Bill in Congress Could Help. [Video]

Cargo theft losses hit $725 million last year. In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Take video, Scott Cornell explains how a bill moving in Congress could bring federal tracking, enforcement, and prosecutions to help address the problem.

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CargoNet infographic showing 2025 cargo theft trends
Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 22, 2026

Cargo Theft Losses Jump 60% in 2025 as Criminals Target Higher-Value Freight

Cargo theft activity across North America held relatively steady in 2025 — but the financial damage did not, as ever-more-sophisticated organized criminal groups shifted their cargo theft focus to higher-value shipments.

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Illustration with locked trailer and phishing photos
Articlesby Ben WilkensDecember 23, 2025

Phishing Emails and Missing Trailers Are Part of the Same Fleet Security Problem

Cyber-enabled cargo theft shows why converged security is becoming essential for trucking fleets, linking cybersecurity, operations, and physical safeguards.

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ArticlesDecember 2, 2025

How New FMCSA Rules Are Helping Motor Carriers Stand Out Amid Rising Cargo Fraud

Cargo fraud is surging, but new FMCSA rules give legitimate carriers tools to prove they’re the real deal.

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Verisk CargNet 2025 Thanksgiving threat.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 25, 2025

Verisk CargoNet Warns of Thanksgiving Cargo Theft Spike

2025 has seen a “staggering” escalation in cargo theft – and Thanksgiving is a prime time for thieves to strike, Verisk CargoNet is warning.

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ArticlesNovember 13, 2025

Protecting Your Payloads: 5 Essential Strategies for Cargo Security

How do you stay one step ahead of today's cargo thieves? It’s no longer enough to just lock the trailer doors and hope for the best.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 8, 2025

From Tequila to Electronics, Cargo Thieves Are Exploiting Weak Links in the Supply Chain

What the American Transportation Research Institute learned about cargo theft trends and prevention strategies in a new report.

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Illustration of an intermodal container on the road going into a sunset or sunrise with internet of things graphics.
ArticlesAugust 4, 2025

Breaking the Visibility Barrier: 4 Fixes for Intermodal Fleet Challenges

Rising intermodal volumes expose blind spots in inland logistics. Four ways visibility tech can help drayage fleets keep cargo moving safely and efficiently.

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A person in a black mask and dark clothing uses a tool to open the back of a cargo truck at night, suggesting a cargo theft in progress.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

CargoNet Alert: Elevated Cargo Theft Risk July 4th Weekend

Verisk CargoNet warns of rising cargo theft risks over July 4 holiday as thieves target extended closures and high-demand goods.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2024

Cargo Thieves Get Prison Time, Ordered to Pay Millions in Restitution

The leaders of a Southeast cargo theft ring have been sentenced to prison for more than $1.7 million in cargo thefts.

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