Originally published at: The Escalating Crisis of Crime in the Trucking Industry: 50 High-Value Incidents, Violent Trends, and Causes - FreightWaves
The trucking industry is under siege from a relentless wave of criminal activity that threatens its stability and safety. In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364. The economic toll of cargo theft alone is…