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We see a surge in cargo theft in Q2 2023, with experts urging the need for strategic response and increased security measures.
With cargo theft soaring to a 10-year high, the Q2 2023 has seen a sharp rise in cargo theft incidents in the US and Canada. Scott Cornell, transportation lead at Travelers, paints a grim picture with data from CargoNet:
Strategic thefts involving stolen identities instead of force are the major culprits. With the rise of strategic theft, perpetrators are no longer limited to major freight hubs. The industry is responding, with load board operator Truckstop launching 'Fraud Prevention Friday,' a series aimed at educating carriers. Travelers Companies has also enhanced its cooperation, leveraging the Trucker Path mobile app to report theft swiftly. Cornell emphasizes the importance of being prepared, stating: “You must have a plan.”
On Monday, the CHP Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) responded to a warehouse facility in the city of Stockton, and located 48 pallets of stolen paint, valued at approx. $229,000. This investigation remains ongoing. Great work by all! pic.twitter.com/JZr2Zjyqpb
— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) August 11, 2023
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Two men sentenced in Massachusetts CDL scam as unqualified drivers obtained licenses with falsified tests. Ex-state trooper at center of scheme faces sentencing in October.
A Boston man was sentenced for bribing Massachusetts troopers with drinks and snacks to falsify CDL tests.
A high-value load moved across the country with all checks cleared, until GenLogs spotted something no one else did.
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