Security Cargo thefts declined in Q1 April 22, 2019 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Cargo thefts in the U.S. and Canada declined 22% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2019, according to the latest data from CargoNet. In the quarter,…
Security Meat, trailers among the goods cargo thieves increasingly targeting November 20, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian cargo thieves are mostly stealing grocery and household items, but meat products are also becoming a primary target, according to a new report from Northbridge Insurance.
Health & Safety Quebec police have a beef with bandits April 5, 2018 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Thieves on Montreal’s south side are throwing a party, and police are seeking the public’s help in tracking them down. The CBC is reporting that about $500,000…
Transportation Cargo thefts on decline February 5, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Cargo thefts were on the decline last year, with CargoNet recording 741 thefts in the U.S. and Canada in 2017 – down from 836 in 2016. And…
Security Despite drop in thefts, CargoNet advises to be vigilant during US Thanksgiving November 18, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Truck and cargo theft during the American Thanksgiving weekend has been on the decline, according to CargoNet. The analytics business examined theft trends during the holiday…
Health & Safety Cargo theft a concern during July 4 weekend June 29, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – CargoNet has analyzed cargo theft data in Canada and the US from 2012 to 2015 and found that between July 2-9, nonalcoholic beverages, major appliances and…
Security Schneider says it nearly eliminated cargo theft in 2015 June 28, 2016 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider has announced that of the company’s more than three million loads moved last year, 99.999% were theft-free. In an age when cargo thieves have run…
Transportation More than 880 incidents of cargo theft occurred in 2015: CargoNet January 21, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – According to the CargoNet Command Center, it received more than 1,500 incidents of cargo theft, commercial vehicle theft, and identity theft of trucking companies in Canada…
Security Thieves active during Holiday season December 21, 2015 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Information collected by CargoNet found that there were 112 incidents of stolen freight reported in Canada and the U.S. between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 from…
Health & Safety IBC brings cargo theft reporting program to Western Canada December 9, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. – With cargo theft becoming a national concern, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced the expansion of its reporting program into Western Canada Dec. 8 in Edmonton.
Security Truckers advised to make sure their cargo is safe this U.S. Thanksgiving November 18, 2015 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Parking lots, warehouses and truck stops were where 60% of reported cargo thefts occurred during previous U.S. Thanksgiving weeks, which has spurred an advisory from CargoNet…
Health & Safety PMTC expands its education series with Jan. 13 seminar November 11, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will aim to provide education on Ontario’s safety ratings, mandated periodic inspections and cargo security during its Jan. 13,…
Business Management A police officer’s view of cargo crime May 15, 2015 Constable Trevor Archibald, who works as a detective in the Ottawa Police's auto theft unit, talks about how cargo crime is perceived and what the trucking industry can do to fight back
Security Cargo thefts down, but value of stolen loads up March 11, 2015 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet has reported cargo theft incidents dropped from 1,098 in 2013 to 844 in 2014, however the average load value continues to increase. Last year the…
Security In-depth: How to prevent cargo crime at your facilities and on the road February 27, 2015 Bison Transport v.p. of business development Norm Sneyd discusses cargo crime and how to reduce the risk of being victimized
