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    Overhaul
    Overhaul launches AI-powered fraud detection software to combat freight fraud for shippers and 3PLs
    With Overhaul FraudWatch, users receive real-time data and alerts, enabling them to identify fraudulent threats, such as fictitious pickups and double brokering, and take action...
    Jan. 15, 2025
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    Fleet owners and truck drivers should understand the shifting risks and exercise precautions at each step of a cargo’s journey.
    Dec. 26, 2024

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    Cargo theft’s effect on the trucking industry is only growing. Understanding how thieves can prey on trucking freight using old and modern means is the first step in combating...
    Nov. 1, 2024

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    Why Clear Communication is Key to Retaining Happy, Motivated Drivers
    Drivers want to be seen. Supported. Heard. And they can tell when it’s genuine and when it’s just for show.
    June 24, 2025
    J.B. Poindexter & Co.
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    Parent company of work truck upfitting giants Reading Truck and Morgan Olson expands into the emergency vehicle market with the addition of one of North America’s largest ambulance...
    June 24, 2025
    Oxy
    Occidental Chemical, known as OxyChem, produces indispensable chemicals internationally. This small private fleet covers about 2.5 million miles annually, delivering products to customers across the U.S.
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    Leadership and training turned this chemical bulk hauler into one of the safest fleets in the U.S. Intensive training and experience pay off for Oxy's Occidental Chemical transportation...
    June 23, 2025
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    Combating the rise of motor carrier number manipulation in cargo theft: strategies and insights
    An increase in motor carrier number manipulation is on the rise as the trucking economy experiences ups and downs.
    Oct. 4, 2024
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    How to report cargo theft to law enforcement: Essential tips for ensuring effective communication
    Is your fleet protected from thieves? Preparing for what to do after cargo theft can be as important as curbing crime.
    Sept. 4, 2024
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    ATRI’s survey is designed to confidentially and anonymously collect loss data and identify successful counter-strategies used by motor carriers and freight brokers.
    Aug. 23, 2024
    J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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    “Preventing Theft and Tampering With Security Seals” outlines free tips for choosing the right seal for various types of cargo.
    June 10, 2024
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    Cargo theft is an industry-wide problem that isn’t slowing. Here’s why it’s gaining momentum and what fleets can do to decrease their risks of becoming the next victim.
    Cargo theft is an industry-wide problem that isn’t slowing. Here’s why it’s gaining momentum and what fleets can do to decrease their risks of becoming the next victim.
    May 14, 2024

    Descartes
    Descartes MacroPoint introduces FraudGuard to combat fraud in transportation and logistics
    Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard uses technology to assess and flag certain potential instances of carrier or driver fraud by evaluating billions of data points on freight location...
    April 15, 2024

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    Trucking cargo theft expected to rise in 2024
    Freight security experts predict another sky-high year of cargo theft in 2024. Fleets must look at the past year's trends and prepare accordingly.
    Dec. 1, 2023

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    Before what is to be one of the busiest travel days in years, safety experts inform the trucking industry of high risk from both traffic and cargo thieves.
    Nov. 22, 2023
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    Cargo theft has spiked dramatically in 2023, and the third quarter of the year is no exception. Experts offer advice to carriers on how to keep freight safe.
    Nov. 14, 2023

    Canopy Security
    Canopy Pickup Cam helps protect tools and equipment in the pickup bed.
    App-based security camera gives you eyes on your truck bed at all times, while connected vehicle security company protects your data on the backend.
    Nov. 2, 2023
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    As cargo theft using fraudulent identities is on the rise, Transfix is launching a service to verify known shipments.
    Aug. 24, 2023

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    Cargo theft events have increased for yet another quarter, according to the latest CargoNet data, and trucking stakeholders have taken notice as to inform carriers as to how they...
    Aug. 7, 2023

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    Cargo theft is on the rise as thieves become more sophisticated. Carriers must evaluate their security technologies and practices if they are to keep up.
    May 25, 2023
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    Before the annual 72-hour commercial vehicle road safety blitz, fleets focused now on preventive maintenance, pre-trip, and post-trip inspections can be better prepared for the...
    April 12, 2023
    iDter
    The Nio features a 4K resolution with wide-angle lens, IR night vision with 30-foot range, an SD card slot for optional in-device storage, and a quad-core processor.
    Truck dealerships and repair shops must prepare themselves against theft, and one company, iDter, is providing its Nio camera as an all-in-one solution to detect criminals, deter...
    March 27, 2023
    Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
    During roadside examinations, inspectors measure brake strokes at 90 to 100 psi of application pressure.
    CVSA’s 72-hour inspection and enforcement blitz in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico takes place May 16-18 at weigh/inspection stations and other designated areas along roads. The ...
    March 2, 2023
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    The two new courses will teach drivers how to prevent and protect themselves from cargo theft and how to care for their mental health. The courses will be included in the CarriersEdge...
    Feb. 13, 2023
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    Lapses in theft reporting cause gaps in data used to prevent cargo theft. Prevention experts say it will take more accurate reporting and open communication between law enforcement...
    Feb. 7, 2023
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    The latest data shows 2022 was a peak in a long trend of increased cargo theft. Thefts using fraudulent identities, in particular, are on the rise, as are thefts in eastern states...
    Feb. 6, 2023
    FleetUp
    Fleet Up Shipment Security
    Producer of fleet-management software launches solutions to immediately notify customers of container break-ins and track shipments in real-time.
    Aug. 2, 2022
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    While many celebrate the nation’s independence this weekend, cargo thieves plan their next moves as demand for desirable goods skyrockets.
    July 1, 2022
    AMB Logistics
    Cargo Theft
    While trailer and cargo container theft occurs, criminals are more likely to target drivers on downtime to break into their rigs, a Travelers specialist tells TCA audience. And...
    June 10, 2022
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