According to Cargonet there was a 17% increase of cargo thefts from trucks in 2022 with an average loss value of $116,030 with a total loss value of $223 million. About half of the thefts occurred between Friday and Sunday.

Top 3 States:

Top Commodities:

  • 1
    Household goods
  • 2
    Electronics
  • 3

    Foods and beverages

Top Locations:

  • 1
    Parking lots
  • 2
    Truck stops
  • 3
    Secured yards

According to 2019 FBI theft statistics, only 2.8% of stolen cargo was recovered across the nation with just 0.5% recovered in Florida vs 24.3% in Texas.

Here is a list of suggestions to minimize cargo thefts:

  • Do not leave your truck with cargo unattended
  • Once truck is loaded, secure the doors with seals and hardened padlocks
  • Plan your route and stops ahead avoiding known theft hot spots
  • Park at secure, well-lit and monitored locations
  • Install electronic security locks, alarms, immobilization systems and tracking devices
  • Keep the cargo value information secret and keep the drop off location on need-to-know basis
  • Your drivers is number 1 defense from cargo thefts, hire right and train your employees!

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