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(22 articles)Shipper Liability Risk Increases Post-Montgomery Decision
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has fundamentally altered liability exposure for shippers in the trucking industry. While the case addressed negligent carrier selection by brokers, plaintiffs
Trucker Pleads Guilty in Human Smuggling Case
A 61-year-old Houston commercial truck driver has pleaded guilty to knowingly transporting 24 undocumented immigrants concealed in a refrigerated trailer at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in Falfurri
Digital Cargo Theft: Fake Carriers and Email Hijacks Target Fleets
The cargo theft landscape has fundamentally shifted from traditional highway robbery to sophisticated digital fraud schemes. Criminals are now impersonating legitimate carriers and hijacking shipper c
Holiday Cargo Thefts Peak July 4th: Theft Prevention Alert
Independence Day weekend creates a predictable security vulnerability across US freight networks. Verisk CargoNet's analysis of cargo theft patterns from 2021-2025 reveals that organized crime gangs s
CORCA Bill Faces Senate Debate Over Cargo Theft Scope
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), a bipartisan bill that passed the House with overwhelming support (348-60), now faces Senate scrutiny amid a fundamental disagreement over the scale a
500K Bourbon Shipment Stolen Via Carrier Impersonation Scheme
A $500,000 bourbon shipment has been stolen in what appears to be a sophisticated carrier impersonation scheme, underscoring escalating security vulnerabilities in North American trucking operations.
World Cup Equipment Theft Exposes Critical Supply Chain Security Gaps
The theft of approximately $18,000 in equipment from England's World Cup team during transit from Florida to Kansas City represents far more than a financial loss—it exposes structural weaknesses in s
AI Boom Creates New Cargo Theft Targets for Organized Crime
The explosive growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is creating unprecedented opportunities for organized cargo theft networks. As technology companies pour hundreds of billions
Hackers Steal $1.7M in Condoms: Supply Chain Security Alert
A recent incident involving the alleged theft of $1.7 million worth of condoms via hacking highlights an emerging vulnerability in supply chain security. Rather than traditional cargo theft, this inci
Cargo Theft Declines as Freight Market Expands in Mexico
Recent data indicates that cargo theft incidents in Mexico are declining even as the overall freight market expands, suggesting that improved security measures, market consolidation, or operational ef
Cargo Theft Rising: How Freight Companies Can Protect Shipments
Cargo theft represents a growing operational and financial challenge for freight and logistics companies across North America and beyond. This trend reflects a structural shift in supply chain vulnera
Cargo Fraud Exploits Driver Shortage & Spot Market Volatility
European supply chains face a critical security vulnerability created by the perfect storm of labor scarcity and operational desperation. With a 400,000-driver deficit forcing logistics operators towa
Cargo Theft Hits 5-Year High During Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day 2025 marked a significant inflection point for supply chain security, with cargo theft incidents reaching their highest level in five years. This spike reflects a confluence of factors th
Cybercrime Tradecraft Now Used to Target and Steal Freight
Cybercriminals are increasingly applying sophisticated digital tradecraft to identify, track, and steal high-value freight across global supply chains. This emerging threat combines traditional cargo
FBI Warns of Surging Cyber Cargo Theft Cases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert regarding a significant uptick in cargo theft cases involving cyber-enabled attack vectors. This warning signals a structural shift in supply ch
LASD Recovers $4M Stolen Cargo in Breakthrough Enforcement Case
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department successfully recovered approximately $4 million in stolen cargo tied to multiple companies following a search warrant operation in Vernon, California—a rare
Criminals Hijacking Legitimate Carrier Authorities for Cargo Theft
A sophisticated cargo theft scheme is exploiting a critical vulnerability in how the transportation industry verifies carrier legitimacy. Criminal organizations are acquiring valid motor carrier autho
FBI Warns of $725M Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Epidemic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a critical alert regarding a surging wave of cyber-enabled cargo theft operations that have inflicted approximately $725 million in losses across North A
Simultaneous Driver and Cargo Loss Signals Growing Trucking Crisis
Recent incidents in North American trucking reveal a compounding crisis: the simultaneous loss of both drivers and loads suggests either unprecedented opportunistic theft, driver flight due to working
Industry Coalition Urges DOJ Action on Cargo Theft Surge
An industry coalition has formally escalated concerns to the Department of Justice regarding a nationwide surge in cargo theft and organized retail crime, signaling that supply chain security threats
Florida Produce Fraud Case Exposes $600K Supply Chain Vulnerability
A Florida man has been federally charged in connection with a sophisticated $600,000 produce fraud scheme involving onions and potatoes. The perpetrator impersonated legitimate businesses via email to
Modern Cargo Theft Now Uses Phishing & Fraud, Not Bolt Cutters
Researchers at cybersecurity firm observed a cargo theft actor operating over 30 days, documenting a complete shift in how modern cargo theft occurs. Rather than relying on traditional physical method