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Cargo Theft Soars 13%: Urgent Action Needed!

10/12/2025

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Cargo theft is expected to rise during the 2024 holiday season.
In 2024, cargo thefts rose 13% from 2023.
Online cargo theft has surged 1,500% since the pandemic began.
California, Texas, and Illinois account for 53% of U.S. cargo thefts, costing the industry about $19 million daily.
The American Trucking Associations urges lawmakers to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to create a national cargo theft database.

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Story summary

Cargo theft is expected to rise during the 2024 holiday season.
In 2024, cargo thefts rose 13% from 2023.
Online cargo theft has surged 1,500% since the pandemic began.
California, Texas, and Illinois account for 53% of U.S. cargo thefts, costing the industry about $19 million daily.
The American Trucking Associations urges lawmakers to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to create a national cargo theft database.