Cargo Theft Is Costing Trucking $18 Million a Day, and at ATA’s Show in Charlotte the Industry Said Thieves Are Getting More Precise

Cargo Theft Is Costing Trucking $18 Million a Day, and at ATA’s Show in Charlotte the Industry Said Thieves Are Getting More Precise

Cargo theft costs the trucking industry more than $18 million a day, and the thieves are becoming more selective, not less active. Thefts fell 26 percent in the second quarter of 2026, yet losses more than doubled to about $304.6 million, because criminals are targeting fewer, higher value loads. Carriers can fight back by verifying every pickup, guarding their email accounts and limiting how much shipment information they share, a theme the Ame…