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Trucking rap sheet: Household goods moving fraud, cargo theft, false DOT exams

Action in three trucking-related crimes has been reported by the DOT’s Office of Inspector General. Get details on the trucking industry crime reports here.

February 7, 2019

Business

Plan ahead to reduce risk of cargo theft during winter holiday season, SensiGuard warns

The firm says the winter holiday shipping season has historically been one of the most dangerous times for cargo theft. This year, both holidays fall on Tuesday, creating two separate four-day weekends. SensiGuard says this leaves more opportunity for shipments to be left unattended or parked in unsecured locations for extended periods of time.

December 19, 2018

Business

Secure trucks, cargo to prevent Thanksgiving cargo theft

SensiGuard says over the last five Thanksgiving periods, which run from the Tuesday before the holiday through the Tuesday after, it has seen just under three thefts per day, which is 26 percent higher than the average rate throughout the year.

November 16, 2018

Business

Cargo theft volume down, value up in third quarter

SensiGuard recorded 157 thefts in 2018’s third quarter worth an average of $160,858 per loss event. CargoNet, during the same period, recorded 188 cargo thefts with an average value of $143,949.

November 1, 2018

Business

Be wary of increased cargo theft activity during Labor Day weekend

CargoNet says truckers can protect their trucks and cargo by avoiding leaving their equipment unattended in metropolitan areas and by using secured lots with high-visibility lighting, secure fences and security.

August 29, 2018

Business

Cargo theft incidents, values rise, SensiGuard says

Sensiguard released a report on cargo theft for the second quarter of 2018 with volume and average values increased year-over-year. Details here.

August 8, 2018

Business

Cargo theft incidents decline again in second quarter

CargoNet reports there were 157 cargo thefts during the quarter with an average value per theft of $186,779 for a total estimated loss of $29.3 million.

July 24, 2018

Business

Watch for increased cargo theft activity during Independence Day holiday period

Drivers hauling food and beverage commodities should consider taking extra precautions as those have been the most-stolen commodities for the last eight years, according to Scott Cornell, transportation business lead and crime and theft specialist for Travelers Insurance.

June 29, 2018

Channel 19

Tracknstop company enables remote truck stopping in the event of theft or malicious use

The Tracknstop device helps combat cargo theft by cutting off the fuel supply to the engine, effectively, bringing the truck to a stop.

June 11, 2018

Business

Be wary of increased cargo theft activity over holiday weekend

Data shows cargo thefts increase around holidays, so be proactive this Memorial Day weekend by confirming receivers' holiday hours & securing parking locations.

May 22, 2018

Business

Cargo theft volume, values down so far in 2018

The combined number of cargo theft reports in the U.S. and Canada dropped 23 percent year-over-year. Click for more information here on Overdrive.

May 16, 2018

Business

Truck hauling nearly $1M in cancer treatment drugs stolen in Tennessee

After stopping to refuel at a Pilot Truck Stop in TN, a truck carrying nearly $1 million in cancer treatment drugs was stolen while driver was inside store.

May 7, 2018