🎣 Making Trucking Great Again: This Week in Freight
Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
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.
Verisk's CargoNet reports a sharp rise in July 4 cargo thefts; warning of peak risk dates and targeted states.
A $1.4 million Nintendo Switch 2 cargo theft and a $100 million Brinks jewelry heist highlight escalating risks of organized theft targeting high-value freight.
Verisk CargoNet warns cargo theft is surging ahead of Memorial Day weekend. 2025 has already broken records, with monthly theft reports more than doubling historical norms.
Two men face charges after allegedly stealing nearly $300K in Apple products from a moving truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. State police tracked suspects using dash cam and surveillance footage.
Recent incidents in NJ and Chicago reveal bold new tactics in cargo theft. Experts warn of increasing violence as $1M+ meat heist ring busted and driver narrowly escapes confrontation.
Recent seafood thefts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania total over $350,000. The industry is on high alert as logistics crimes surge in 2024.
As US companies shift from China to Mexico, a surge in cargo hijackings threatens to derail the nearshoring bonanza.
CargoNet warns of rising Labor Day cargo theft risks. Here are some hotspots, targeted items, and security tips to safeguard your shipments this holiday weekend.
Canned tuna stolen from parked semi in South Philly. Part of ongoing cargo theft trend. Police warn truckers to stay alert and report suspicious activity.
As cybercrime evolves and supply chain risks intensify, industry leaders like Ingram Micro are raising the bar for logistics partners. They're not just seeking service providers; they're demanding peace of mind. Here's where CtrlChain comes in.
Zigmantas allegedly created several fake identities and companies, including both motor carriers and brokers.
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