(U.S.) Cargo Theft Experts Warn of Peak Season Fraud

“I expect this is going to be a record breaking fourth quarter for cargo thefts. I think we’re going to see a record number of strategic thefts committed as the supply chain shifts into overdrive.”

Fraudulent Electronics Theft, Recovery, and Arrest

Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products be extremely thorough in vetting brokers and carriers in their network, as well as documenting all drivers, tractors, and trailers that arrive to pick up cargo with thorough pictures that include all identifying markings on the tractor/trailer, as well as the driver and his CDL. It’s important to verify that the information being documented matches the information provided prior to the driver’s arrival.

(U.S.) A Tiny Town Just Got Slammed by Helene. It Could Massively Disrupt the Tech Industry

Hurricane Helene dropped more than 2 feet of rain on Spruce Pine, N.C. The town is home to one of the world’s only sources of high-purity quartz, which is used to manufacture silicon chips and solar panels

(Canada) Cargo Thefts in Peel Region Soar as Tractors, Trailers Worth $16.73M Stolen this Year

Cargo theft in the Greater Toronto Area’s Peel Region has taken a disturbing turn, placing it third in North America for high cargo theft activity, as organized crime groups use increasingly sophisticated methods to target high-value loads

Rail Pilferage and Recovery

Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products over rail employ as many visibility solutions as able. The ability to pinpoint the location and time of theft enables coordination and cooperation of the appropriate Law Enforcement entities and can be the crucial pieces of data that allow Law Enforcement to be successful.

Driver Confrontation during Pilferage

Overhaul also recommends that all shipments destined for Chicago (and other Metro-area intermodal chokepoints) NOT stage outside of delivery locations. It is also advised NOT to stage in nearby industrial areas (ex: Lamar Blvd in Memphis, Fulton Industrial Blvd in Atlanta), as criminals often operate in these areas as well.

(U.S.) Port of Long Beach Ready for Potential East Coast Strike Cargo Diversions

The Port of Long Beach is equipped to handle an uptick in cargo if a labor strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports occur, CEO Mario Cordero said in a press conference on Thursday.

FTL Recovery of Fraudulent Tobacco Theft

Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products be extremely thorough in vetting brokers and carriers in their network, as well as documenting all drivers, tractors, and trailers that arrive to pick up cargo with thorough pictures that include all identifying markings on the tractor/trailer, as well as the driver and his CDL as you verify that the information being documented matches the information provided prior to the driver’s arrival.

(U.S.) Thieves Make Off with Over $40k in Crab Meat

Despite theft numbers being at record highs throughout 2023 and
into 2024, Ramon said the problem “is going to get worse before it
gets better” and that thieves are beginning to perfect their art.

Double Full Truckload High Value Electronics Recovery in Indiana

On August 8th, Overhaul executed a recovery of two full truckloads of high-value consumer electronics which were both picked up by the same carrier. The drivers had switched the tractor on the trailers hoping to thwart recovery efforts, and packages had been opened.