cargo theft

The frequency of incidents involving cargo thieves acting upon inside information rose during the second quarter.

Heists at freight terminals are getting more brazen as Senate Democrats question Trump administration priorities.

Highway has changed the game of carrier identity.

Motive combines fleet and spend management.

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Tive has raised the bar for high-value shipment security.

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Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. With global cargo theft losses exceeding $80 billion in 2023 and the average cost of a successful fictitious pickup surging to $365,000 per incident in Q1 2024, the industry has been desperately seeking more […]

On June 8, 2025, a trailer carrying 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, valued at $1.4 million, was stolen, discovered missing during a pre-trip inspection at a Love’s Travel Stop in Bennett, Colorado. This major gaming hardware heist highlights the vulnerability of high-value cargo. Rising Cargo Theft Cargo theft surged 27% in 2024, with 3,625 incidents […]

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Investigators in Canada recently arrested nine men for using trucks to smuggle cocaine, while police in Arizona recovered a truckload of stolen electronics.

The largest U.S. railroad is taking a customer-focused approach as it deploys technology across it 32,000-mile system. 

Alleged members of an Armenian criminal enterprise were arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of more than $83 million worth of goods from Amazon.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo crime continues to disrupt Mexican transport sector; Bulkmatic plans $250M intermodal terminal near Monterrey, Mexico; Automotive supplier announces $84M expansion in Mexico; and Amazon plans new delivery station in South Texas.

Fraud Watch analyzes Overhaul’s 2025 Q1 Mexico cargo theft report

David Fink, President Trump’s nominee to oversee rail safety in the U.S., was questioned Tuesday about his own safety record as former head of a railroad.

Freight carriers are pressuring Congress and the Trump administration to address the rise in “strategic” cargo theft.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of being part of a criminal enterprise to steal, move and sell stolen cargo in the Los Angeles area valued at over $3.9 million.

A bipartisan bill in Congress would tackle the burgeoning problem of rail cargo theft.

Join us for a one-day Freight Fraud Symposium in Dallas, Texas, on May 14, 2025.

Theft of cargo cost Class I railroads more than $100 million in 2024, according to the Association of American Railroads.

U.S. senators heard suggestions on how to empower regulators and law enforcement to deal with thieves and scammers in trucking and rail.

This week in Borderlands: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs.

This week in Borderlands: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts; Port of Brownsville kicks off $600M ship channel project; auto parts maker Daimay invests $51M in Mexican factory; and Korean company opens its first plant in Mexico.

Areas of California, Illinois and Texas have been key targets for cargo thieves in recent years.

Ryan Joyce, a former CIA operations officer, drew on his experience tracking terrorist networks to execute the company strategy to fight freight fraud.

Strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market.

According to a new report by Becker Logistics, cargo theft varies seasonally and by mode and location.

This week in Borderlands: crime, labor top concerns about nearshoring in Mexico; cargo rail theft up 119% across Mexico in July; Texas trucking company owner sentenced for Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline; and industrial equipment maker opens factory in Juarez, Mexico.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Organized crime groups fuel cargo theft surge in Mexico; Outpost expands national truck parking network; Averitt opens new trucking facility in Texas; and China-based Intretech plans $60M factory in Mexico. Organized crime groups fuel cargo theft […]

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a survey to study cargo theft in the trucking industry, which is estimated to be a $15 billion to $35 billion problem annually.

FreightTech hasn’t solved freight fraud, and regulators can’t figure out who is regulating it. Is there a solution?

Mexico truckers averaged about five cargo truck thefts per day across the country’s roadways in June.

Strategic cargo theft from organized crime rings wreaked havoc on brokers and carriers in the first quarter of 2024.

U.S. Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., this week introduced the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act, which aims to stop “the rampant theft within our nation’s supply chains.”

Aivaras Zigmantas has pleaded not guilty after being indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posing as an agent for carriers and stealing shipments that were released to him.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican authorities recorded 153 tractor-trailer thefts in April; BMW begins construction of $860M EV battery plant in Mexico; Port of Beaumont completes $85M roll-on/roll-off dock; Taiwanese automotive supplier opens factory in central Mexico.

The end of 2023 saw a surge in cargo thefts with thieves targeting food and beverage freight, along with electronics and household goods.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike against cargo theft; EV maker Lucid expands its U.S. manufacturing facility; Grainger announces new distribution center near Houston; and supply chain services provider Kinaxis opens Dallas office.

Strategic theft is particularly insidious because it often involves fraudsters manipulating the very tools that companies implemented in order to make their supply chains more efficient. 

Despite often being more dangerous in nature, cargo-related crimes in Mexico receive a fraction of the attention that is afforded to similar issues happening in the U.S. and Canada.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo insurance can boost cross-border operators’ business; Ryder System leases logistics center near Dallas–Fort Worth; Paccar Inc. announces $50M investment in Mexico truck factory; and thefts from cargo trains in Mexico rose in September.

Cargo thieves hijacked a $380,000 tequila shipment from Mexico that was headed to a North Carolina distributor.

Joining a network of industry professionals provides a tangible sense of security in today’s market. This is especially true in the billing and payment space.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico averaged 57 thefts a day from cargo trucks in the third quarter; second rail bridge proposed for Texas port of entry; Arizona plans to expand truck parking along highways; and Holt Truck Centers opens facility in North Texas.

The widespread adoption of digital solutions has created opportunities for scammers across the supply chain. 

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border business stories are highlighted.

All types of cargo fraud are on the rise. Brokers, specifically, should be especially aware of two growing types of fraud: double brokering and cyberattacks.

The ongoing recession has left both companies and individuals in financial turmoil, pushing existing bad actors to increase their fraudulent activities and prompting new fraudsters to enter the arena.

FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack wrote an article on Wednesday outlining her experience attending a truck driver training conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the National Association of Publicly-Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). Premack sought to get more information on a fundamental disagreement in trucking that involves driver turnover and whether there is an ongoing driver shortage.

In this edition: Cargo theft is on the rise; the Panama Canal is out, Suez is in; and Congress is a fan of the truck driver.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo theft trends are changing as supply chains shift to border regions; a $65 million cold storage facility could be headed to Central Texas; Gebrüder Weiss opens a logistics operation in Laredo; and a truck driver is stopped at the border with $12 million in cocaine.

California, Georgia, Texas and Florida were the most targeted states for cargo theft during the second quarter of 2023.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico averaged 58 cargo thefts a day in the second quarter; APM Terminals invests $140 million to expand a facility at a Mexico seaport; XPO adds capacity at a Texas facility; and Jaguar Transport Holdings will operate a Dallas transload facility.

In this edition: Cargo theft was on the rise over the holiday weekend; the Panama Canal wins a spot on bingo cards; and Coyote parts ways.

This week in Borderlands: Port Laredo remains the nation’s No. 1 gateway for international trade; rail cargo thefts were up 29% during Q1 in Mexico; a Taiwan automotive supplier is investing $1 billion for Mexico expansion; and Forza Steel is building a plant at the Port of Brownsville.

This week in Borderlands: AI’s rising impact on cross-border trade focus of new report; Mexican authorities recorded 142 tractor-trailer thefts in April; Texas logistics firm opens Phoenix location; and South Texas college launching CDL program.

A shipment of gold and other values was pilfered at the Toronto airport in Canada this week and police have few leads so far.

When John heard his trailer was missing, he was able to track the stolen property using his LandAirSea GPS and lead authorities to the thief. He saved the trailer, $300,000 worth of material and likely his reputation with his customer.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico recorded 237 cargo thefts the first two months of 2023; Port of Lazaro Cardenas will receive a $322 million investment; Penske Logistics is laying off 152 workers in Fort Worth; and a Texas contract manufacturer expands its logistics facility and trucking fleet.

This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-built Class 8 trucks hit 15,221 in January; railroad cargo thefts drop 21% year over year across Mexico; fuel and lubricants distributor expands into South Texas; and rare insect intercepted in shipment at Otay Mesa port of entry.

Austin, Texas-based Overhaul has acquired SensiGuard in a deal aimed at increasing the supply chain security firm’s global footprint.

The end of 2022 saw a surge in cargo thefts that pushed the yearly total to above an estimated $223 million worth of goods stolen across Canada and the U.S., according to recent data from CargoNet.

FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney reports that, according to CargoNet data, a surge in cargo thefts near the end of 2022 led to an estimated $223 million in goods being stolen across Canada and the U.S. 

Cargo thieves stole more than $223 million worth of merchandise in 2022, led by household items, electronics and food and beverage goods.

Authorities in Mexico reported more than 8,000 incidents of stolen cargo trucks and trailers in 2022.

Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November

Mexican authorities reported a total of 1,181 cargo theft incidents across the country in November.

Trade between the U.S. and Mexico will continue to expand in 2023 as more factories and logistics operations move south of the border.

Whether drivers are hauling lumber or this season’s most popular tech gadget, a transportation company must have a thorough and proactive approach to theft prevention to keep customer cargo and company assets safe.

As the holiday shopping season descends, companies should be aware that law-abiding consumers are not the only folks hoping to get their hands on this season’s hottest gifts.

A Borderless Coverage risk management strategy equips shippers for Mexico’s many challenges.

The easiest way to stop cargo theft is before it happens, and that is what Overhaul is trying to do with its risk management products.

Cargo security has been a concern on the radars of many shippers and carriers in recent years, but during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic worries mounted as cargo thefts spiked in transportation hubs across the U.S. Two years after shutdowns caused by the pandemic began, the logistics industry is still grappling with cargo theft. […]

Mexican trucking companies reported 804 cases of cargo theft during March

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: cargo theft in Mexico increases 18% during March; Kohler to invest $200M in Mexico; a new EV component factory has been announced for Ramos Arizpe; and truck driver is in critical condition after collision with train.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cargo theft down 26% across US during fourth quarter; volumes through Mexican ports increased 11.3% in January; Samsara opens office in Mexico City; and Texas trucker convicted of transporting meth.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state plans to lend policing and prosecution support to Union Pacific and other victims of cargo theft.

The railroad wants stricter penalties for those caught stealing from trains.

Criminals aggressively target commercial trains, tractor-trailers

The major differentiator between PGT as a cross-border carrier and other carriers is its door-to-door operation.

New vaccination requirements are coming for cross-border drivers, cargo thieves strike again and again, and Amazon takes on UPS and FedEx.

California, Texas and Florida were the most targeted states for cargo theft, with electronics and home appliances the main focus of thieves.

A business owner and one of his employees are accused of stealing almost $1 million worth of tractor-trailers and wooden pallets for their pallet supplier company in central Florida.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico reports 5,000-plus cargo thefts in first half of 2021; automotive supplier relocates to Texas, bringing 315 jobs; Mexico City-based last-mile logistics provider raises $7 million; and international customs broker expands near US-Mexico border.

The recent chip shortage crisis isn’t helping matters.