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(12 articles)NMFTA Launches Anonymous Threat Portal for Freight Crime
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has introduced a free anonymous threat reporting portal designed to aggregate intelligence on freight fraud, cargo theft, ransomware attacks, and other t
ITS Logistics Wins 2026 Fraud Fighter Award for Supply Chain Security
ITS Logistics has received the 2026 Fraud Fighter Award, recognizing the company's commitment to identifying and preventing fraudulent activities within supply chain operations. This award highlights
Supply Chain Experts Push Driver ID Verification Standards
Supply chain logistics experts are advocating for enhanced verification protocols that prioritize driver identification as a foundational element of broader supply chain security initiatives. This rec
Mexico Cartel Violence Threatens Freight Capacity & Cross-Border Trade
Escalating cartel violence in Mexico presents a structural threat to cross-border freight operations and overall supply chain capacity on one of North America's most critical trade corridors. Shippers
Ghost Carriers Defraud German Companies of Millions in Logistics Scam
Germany's logistics sector is facing significant losses from **ghost carriers**—fraudulent transportation operators that accept freight shipments but fail to deliver, disappearing with payment and goo
Congress Passes CORCA to Combat $200M Annual Rail Cargo Theft
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking a significant regulatory response to organized supply chain thef
$10M Freight Fraud: How Carrier Impersonation Bypasses Security
A Chicago-based fraudster was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a $10 million freight theft scheme spanning 2020-2023. Rather than relying on traditional hijacking or warehou
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
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
Mexico Freight Stabilizes After Cartel Disruption
Mexico's freight market is showing signs of recovery following recent cartel-related disruptions that temporarily destabilized transportation networks serving North American supply chains. While marke
New York Faces $73M Penalty Over Defective CDL Licensing
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has formally withheld $73.5 million in federal highway funding from New York State following a damaging audit revealing that 53% of sampled non-
Dangerous Trucking Firms Rebrand to Evade Safety Records
This CBS News investigation reveals a systemic vulnerability in the trucking industry where companies with poor safety records and compliance violations can rebrand and re-enter service with minimal f