Some approaches stop theft before it happens. Others just clean up after. See what each one actually delivers, its operational burden, and where your fleet may have a blind spot.
Oct. 2, 2026
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Cargo theft hit a record high in 2025: $725 million in losses, up 60% year over year, and 2026 data shows no signs of slowing. However, the stolen load is only part of the bill that fleets pay. This guide gives fleet operators, safety leaders, and risk managers a clear-eyed look at what's really happening, and what they can do about it.
Here's what fleets will get an answer to if they read:
The 4 tactics top fleets are employing to fight back against cargo theft
What cargo theft is actually costing you beyond the claim
Why insurance premiums are climbing, and what underwriters now require for coverage
How small the window a driver has to avoid a cargo theft incident
Why dispatcher check-in programs break down once a fleet scales
What a pending federal bill could mean for enforcement
