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Robber in the middle of a fictitious pickup--a type of strategic cargo theft--stands ominously by an open truck filled with boxes.

The dire reality of fictitious pickups and strategic theft

Strategic cargo theft, also called theft by deception or theft by fraud, is a significant phenomenon plaguing shippers. Unlike straight theft, this type of crime involves

Freight train, a prime target for railroad cargo theft.

65,000 railroad cargo thefts reported in 2024

Understanding the rise in railroad cargo thefts and the power of collaborative response The railroad network has played an important role in U.S. commerce for

Man putting boxes in truck to symbolize freight LTL tracking.

Freight LTL tracking: settle for nothing less than the best

The less than truckload (LTL) market is forecasted to grow 2-3% in 2025. This is likely because, on the surface, LTL makes for a more

Image symbolizing several types of cargo theft, including a mug shot, a map, and a TV reporter.

Deconstructing the three types of cargo theft

All cargo crime has the potential to cause both reputational and financial damage. However, not all types of cargo theft are carried out the same

What Overhaul’s cargo theft heat maps reveal about US crimes

Between 2023 and 2024, cargo crime in the US grew exponentially, jumping from 1,183 incidents to 2,217. Notably, the locations in which these crimes took

Transportation logistics APIs as symbolized by data on a globe.

Introducing Overhaul’s transportation logistics APIs

Overhaul is starting 2025 off strong by standardizing our integration protocols. We’ve always strived to deliver frictionless onboarding, and now, our logistics APIs have

Image of truck posing as chameleon carrier amid legitimate trucks.

How to see through the disguise of chameleon carriers

The EU’s driver shortage and lack of consistent regulations has created a hot bed of risks. Chief among these is chameleon carriers who deceive businesses into

Supply chain tracking visualized through location icons and roads in a city.

4 common hurdles (and solutions) for supply chain tracking

Supply chain tracking is a key component of supply chain visibility. It allows shippers and 3PLs to monitor the movement of their shipments while in

Day chart for US cargo train theft blog.

5 reasons why US cargo train thefts have gone off the rails

In 2024, cargo pilferage on rail and at train yards accounted for 9% of total confirmed thefts. 63% of these thefts occurred on rail and

The importance of supply chain scalability

Over time, your shipping strategy must evolve alongside your company’s goals. For example, in order to expand your business, you might transport items to new

Strategies to prevent shipping fraud and theft

Over the years, shipping fraud and theft have only grown more sophisticated. Shippers require advanced technology, visibility, and strategies in order to identify and prevent

Signals coming out of satellites to show effect of signal jammers.

The growing problem of signal jammers in Mexico

Cargo theft is a major concern for logistics companies operating in Mexico. Criminals use various tactics to steal cargo, including hijacking, robbery, and burglary. However,

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The dire reality of fictitious pickups and strategic theft

65,000 railroad cargo thefts reported in 2024

Freight LTL tracking: settle for nothing less than the best

Deconstructing the three types of cargo theft

What Overhaul’s cargo theft heat maps reveal about US crimes

Introducing Overhaul’s transportation logistics APIs

How to see through the disguise of chameleon carriers

4 common hurdles (and solutions) for supply chain tracking

5 reasons why US cargo train thefts have gone off the rails

The importance of supply chain scalability

Strategies to prevent shipping fraud and theft

The growing problem of signal jammers in Mexico

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