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60 Seconds: Fuel Prices to Rise in Five States on July 1

Drivers to pay more at the pump as fuel tax increases are set to take effect July 1 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia. 

June 10, 2024
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Report: Cargo Thefts Remained Unusually High in First Quarter

Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet reported that criminal activities impacting the logistics and transportation industry increased 46% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024. Document forgery, in particular, has emerged as a new type of crime in cargo thefts. Story via Connor D. Wolf.  

June 5, 2024
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Cargo Thefts Remained Unusually High in First Quarter

The trucking industry struggled through an unusually high number of cargo thefts during the first quarter, according to Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet report.

May 29, 2024
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Trucking Engaged in Tech Arms Race Against Cargo Criminals

The trucking industry has become embroiled in a technological arms race as the threat of cargo thefts rapidly rises and evolves.

February 1, 2024
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Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3

Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.

November 16, 2023
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Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues

Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.

September 21, 2023
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Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023
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Strategic Tactics Drive Cargo Theft Rise

The trucking industry has faced an increase in cargo thefts this year, with thieves developing more sophisticated and strategic tactics.

July 27, 2023
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Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

June 8, 2023
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Truckstop Ramps Up Campaign to Combat Freight Fraud

Truckstop has ramped up a campaign aimed at combating trucking fraud through awareness and research.

May 24, 2023

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