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News roundup, Dec. 20: Annual cargo theft warnings; DOT giving $50k for anti-trafficking ideas; freight-booking updates from Convoy, Truckstop.com
Cargo theft recording firms offer recommendations for combating cargo theft during the holidays. U.S. DOT awarding $50,000 for a human trafficking prevention idea. Digital broker Convoy says all loads are now booked without human intervention. Truckstop.com adds ‘Book It Now’ to LoadRunner.
December 20, 2019
Business
News roundup, Nov. 21: Be wary of increased cargo theft activity during Thanksgiving; Heavy haulers to conference in Feb.
SensiGuard reports that it has recorded cargo thefts at a 51% higher rate during Thanksgiving holiday periods than throughout the rest of the year. Heavy and oversize haulers of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association look ahead to February conference in Charlotte this February.
November 21, 2019
Business
News roundup, Nov. 18: How-to resource for drug/alcohol clearinghouse set-up, cargo theft volumes trending up
The CleanFleet company has put together a how-to resource carriers can use as a reference when setting up their operations to comply with the rules around use of the new drug and alcohol test-results database. SensiGuard reports cargo theft volumes are up and values are down year-over-year. New ‘smart trailer’ telematics in action with Illinois fleet.
November 18, 2019
Business
Be wary of leaving loads unattended over Labor Day weekend, cargo theft recording firms warn
Truckers can protect their trucks and cargo by avoiding leaving equipment unattended in high-theft metropolitan areas and by using secured lots with high-visibility lighting, secure fences and staffed security services, CargoNet says.
August 29, 2019
Business
Cargo theft volume mostly flat year-over-year, SensiGuard reports
The firm says the numbers represent less than a 1% decrease in volume and a 34% decrease in value when compared to the same quarter a year ago.
August 15, 2019
Business
Cargo theft firms warn against increased theft activity during July 4 holiday period
CargoNet recommends truck drivers avoid leaving cargo unattended in high-theft areas such as Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Atlanta and Miami. The firm also suggests parking in high-security locations with security devices, secure fences and high-visibility lighting.
June 28, 2019
Business
Be wary of increased cargo theft activity over Memorial Day weekend
SensiGuard says it has recorded cargo theft rates up to 43% higher and average loss values up to 253% higher during Memorial Day weekends when compared to non-holiday weekends.
May 22, 2019
Business
Cargo thefts down 19 percent in 2018
SensiGuard recently reported that cargo theft numbers were down 19% in 2018. Get more details on the cargo theft report right here on Overdrive Online.
February 15, 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
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