Other, Video CarriersEdge courses address mental health, personal security February 9, 2023 CarriersEdge has added courses that address mental health challenges and personal security issues that truck drivers may encounter. The Mental Health course is designed to increase…
Security Thieves stole $223M in cargo in 2022: CargoNet January 12, 2023 Thieves made away with $223 million worth of cargo in Canada and the U.S. last year, according to CargoNet estimates. The network that tracks cargo thefts also recorded 1,778 supply…
Security Thieves grabbing expensive, hard-to-find truck parts, CargoNet warns August 31, 2022 Thieves are expected to focus on some familiar targets over the U.S. Labor Day weekend, but this year they’ll also be targeting expensive and hard-to-find CPC (common powertrain controller) modules…
Security Cargo thieves eye household goods, food during U.S. July 4 holiday June 29, 2022 Cargo thieves have traditionally targeted household goods and food and beverage commodities during the Fourth of July holiday, CargoNet has warned. CargoNet reviewed reported theft incidents from between July 1…
Software Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+ May 24, 2022 Drivewyze is adding cargo theft alerts to its Safety+ service by teaming up with Verisk – the company behind the CargoNet theft prevention and recovery network. Drivers who approach…
Security Loads of baby formula, electronics are targets for Memorial Day thefts: CargoNet May 24, 2022 CargoNet expects loads of infant formula and electronics to be at an elevated risk of theft over the coming Memorial Day weekend, in the face of shortages linked to supply…
Business Management Truck cargo ‘easy pickings’ for thieves January 18, 2022 It’s discouraging to say, but trucking is fighting a losing battle on cargo theft. The bad guys are going to win almost every time. Most of the good news recovery…
Security Thieves target cargo during winter holidays December 21, 2021 Computer electronics, televisions, major appliances, and all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are most common targets for cargo thieves this holiday season, CargoNet has warned. CargoNet reviewed theft data…
Security Cargo theft risk high during U.S. Thanksgiving November 16, 2021 CargoNet’s statistics show that there is enhanced risk of cargo theft around holiday periods as cargo thieves see extended closures of businesses as an opportunity to steal freight without detection.
Truck fleets fend for themselves in cargo theft fight November 2, 2021 It’s much easier to keep the horse in the barn than chase it down once it’s escaped. Fleets that employ effective preemptive strategies are less likely to see freight go…
Informed drivers take bite out of cargo crime: Driver’s Education November 1, 2021 A truck driver’s day is fraught with stuff to worry about. Cargo theft probably isn’t near the top of the list. Most drivers are aware that loads get swiped all…
Security CargoNet warns of high theft activity in fourth quarter October 28, 2021 CargoNet on Thursday reported 359 supply chain theft and fraud incidents across the United States and Canada in the third quarter of 2021. There were 294 theft incidents that involved theft…
Business Management Fight the inside jobs of cargo theft April 12, 2021 My first experience with cargo theft was one summer during university. I was working the graveyard shift on a loading dock and noticed a co-worker putting boxes of new appliances…
Transportation CargoNet: Brace for holiday theft surge December 17, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet is calling for caution ahead of the holiday season. “Extended closures during the upcoming holidays will bring extended opportunities for cargo thieves to strike,” the…
Transportation CargoNet warns of holiday theft surge November 19, 2020 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet has issued a warning about a potential rise in thefts during next week’s U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. The freight tracking and recovery company said Thursday that…
