Happy 4th of July Week: Here's a round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Plus: Uber Freight’s $9M hit in Del Monte’s bankruptcy, ATRI says trucking costs are up (again), July 4 cargo theft risks spike, and more.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
U.S. Coast Guard's massive drug offload at Port Everglades highlights the unity in combating transnational crime.
The Big Bust at Port Everglades
Who was in on the action?
Why it Matters:
Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday puts it simply, "This offload is about national security.” The effort saw numerous U.S. agencies coming together, showing that unity is paramount in fighting drug cartels and ensuring national safety.
On a Parting Note:
Success isn't an isolated effort. "We appreciate the immense support and dedication from our partners," says Capt. Donald Terkanian of James.
Source: United States Coast Guard News
A Canadian trucker caught with 300 pounds of cocaine, while CBP seized $503K worth at the Pharr Bridge. Law enforcement is cracking down on the war on drugs.
DEA seizes 2,380 lbs of meth in GA, their 3rd largest bust ever. Mexican Cartel hid them in celery shipment.
Trucker Javier Robledo Perez, 39, sentenced to 49 and 1/2 months in prison for transporting around 30 kilograms of cocaine across state lines.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercept over 2,300 pounds of marijuana in a commercial vehicle at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
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