Cargo theft Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn practical cargo security tips for truck drivers, including how parking choices, paperwork, and planning can help reduce theft risks.

September 25, 2026

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Parked for the Night? These Simple Security Checks Can Help Protect Your Truck and Cargo

Cargo theft doesn’t only happen at distribution centers or warehouse yards. According to the FBI, thefts frequently occur at truck stops, parking lots, roadside ...

Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.

September 10, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target freight ...

Cargo theft is becoming more organized and more sophisticated. Learn practical strategies professional truck drivers can use to reduce risk, protect high-value freight, and stay one step ahead of cargo thieves.

July 6, 2026

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Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know

Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They’re no longer relying solely on cutting trailer seals in the middle of ...

Trucker Path has added Verisk CargoNet cargo theft trend data to its navigation app, giving truck drivers county-level theft risk information and more visibility into higher-risk freight areas.

June 30, 2026

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Trucker Path Adds Cargo Theft Data to Navigation App

Trucker Path is adding cargo theft trend data from Verisk CargoNet to its navigation app, giving drivers another way to spot areas where theft ...

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 ...