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Cargo Securement

A major and ongoing issue in freight transportation circles, this section provides the latest information on the cargo theft trends, as well as what’s being done in terms of technology and processes to stop it.

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IdeaXchange

How to protect your fleet and cargo from pick-up to destination

Dave Baker

Dec. 26, 2024

Fleets Explained

Fleets Explained: What is cargo theft?

Jenna Hume

Nov. 1, 2024

Latest from Cargo Securement

Combating the rise of motor carrier number manipulation in cargo theft: strategies and insights

Safety

Cargo theft trends: Motor carrier number manipulation is on the rise

Jenna Hume

Oct. 4, 2024

An increase in motor carrier number manipulation is on the rise as the trucking economy experiences ups and downs.

News

Electric Vehicles

Two fleets discuss the pains of EVs and their benefits—both expected and unexpected

Jade Brasher

Jan. 10, 2025

Running Lights

New entrants are not (completely) crazy

Kevin Jones

Jan. 10, 2025

Stellar employees raised over $20,000 for United Way of North Central Iowa, and Stellar matched the collective employee contributions, resulting in a grand total of $40,368 donated to United Way during the 2024 holiday season.

Five Good Things

Five Good Things: Donations galore

Jenna Hume

Jan. 10, 2025

How to report cargo theft to law enforcement: Essential tips for ensuring effective communication

Safety

What to do after a cargo theft incident

Jenna Hume

Sept. 4, 2024

Is your fleet protected from thieves? Preparing for what to do after cargo theft can be as important as curbing crime.

Safety

ATRI seeks motor carrier and freight broker input on cargo theft

FleetOwner Staff

Aug. 23, 2024

ATRI’s survey is designed to confidentially and anonymously collect loss data and identify successful counter-strategies used by motor carriers and freight brokers.

Safety

As cargo theft spikes, J. J. Keller offers free security seal tips

FleetOwner Staff

June 10, 2024

“Preventing Theft and Tampering With Security Seals” outlines free tips for choosing the right seal for various types of cargo.

Safety

Cargo theft is rising fast; here’s how to slow the curve

Jade Brasher

May 14, 2024

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.