theft News Updates

GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Overhaul Helps Recover $1.4 Million in Stolen Electronics

Cargo protection company Overhaul facilitated the recovery of $1.4 million in stolen electronics in an incident that points to the growth of more sophisticated criminal networks.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill

A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Cargo Theft Gets More Sophisticated, Experts Warn

The trucking industry continues to confront an evolving cargo theft landscape, with experts signaling the spread of more sophisticated operations during the first quarter.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Policymakers in Congress Introduce Cargo Theft Bill

Legislation designed to respond to industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft was recently introduced on Capitol Hill.

April 15, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Heist: Sneaky with Sneakers, $2 Million Worth of Nikes Stolen

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents.   

March 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft

A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nation’s supply chain.

February 27, 2025
Business

Freight Fraud: Cargo Thefts Reach Record High in 2024

Verisk CargoNet reported that cargo theft incidents jumped 27% year over year to a record 3,625 across North America.    

February 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Trucking Industry Cargo Thefts Reach Record High in 2024

Verisk CargoNet reported that cargo theft incidents jumped 27% year over year to a record 3,625 across North America, and the estimated average value per theft increased 7.7%.

January 30, 2025
BusinessSafety

60 Seconds: Fuel Prices to Rise in Five States on July 1

Drivers to pay more at the pump as fuel tax increases are set to take effect July 1 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia. 

June 10, 2024
BusinessSafety

Report: Cargo Thefts Remained Unusually High in First Quarter

Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet reported that criminal activities impacting the logistics and transportation industry increased 46% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024. Document forgery, in particular, has emerged as a new type of crime in cargo thefts. Story via Connor D. Wolf.  

June 5, 2024