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Logistics & Freight

Freight Fraud Reaches All-Time High: What It Means for You

Forget the AI hype for a second. A very real, very expensive problem is exploding across supply chains: freight fraud. And it's now reaching unprecedented levels.

5 min read 1 week, 1 day ago
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Logistics & Freight

Supply Chain ID Verification: Drivers First [Expert Take]

Cargo crime is rampant. New laws aim to help. But experts say we're missing the obvious: locking down who's actually driving the truck. It’s about time someone said it.

4 min read 1 week, 3 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

Cargo Crime: ID Verification, Not Just Laws, Beats Theft

Laws are being passed to fight cargo crime, but seasoned logistics professionals know the real battlefield is closer to home: verifying who's actually driving the truck.

6 min read 1 week, 3 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

Cargo Crime Bill Passes House: Identity Verification Key

The US House has passed legislation aimed at curbing cargo crime, yet the real battleground, according to logistics experts, lies in something far more fundamental: knowing who's behind the wheel.

4 min read 1 week, 3 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

$1M Lego Cargo Heist: Desert Discovery, 3 Arrests [Full Report]

It wasn't a mirage. California deputies stumbled upon a million dollars worth of Lego bricks abandoned in the Mojave Desert, cracking a significant cargo theft case originating from Texas.

4 min read 1 week, 5 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

Cargo Theft Bill Advances: Consumers Face Higher Prices Without Action

A bipartisan push to combat escalating cargo theft is gaining steam in Washington, but the real test lies in whether new federal tools can translate into tangible savings for everyday shoppers and greater security for supply chain workers.

4 min read 1 week, 6 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

GPS Under Siege: The Silent Threat to Supply Chains

Remember wrestling with unfolded maps? That's ancient history, but the technology that replaced it is now under serious fire. The GPS systems underpinning our global supply chains are under attack.

5 min read 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Illustration of a factory with digital lock symbols overlayed, representing cybersecurity threats.
Logistics & Freight

90% of Losses: Ransomware's Grip on Manufacturers

Manufacturers are squarely in the crosshairs of sophisticated ransomware groups. A startling statistic shows these attacks, while infrequent, are devastatingly costly.

5 min read 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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Logistics & Freight

Cargo Thieves Target High-Value Goods: Fewer Heists, Bigger Scores

Forget petty smash-and-grabs. Cargo thieves are getting smarter, and the latest data shows they're ditching volume for value. Organized crime is taking over the haul.

4 min read 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Brad White, Director of Safety and Compliance at Werner Enterprises, speaks in an interview setting.
Logistics & Freight

Werner Director on Safety: Hair Tests, Human Trafficking

Werner Enterprises is pushing beyond minimum compliance. Brad White, Director of Safety and Compliance, discusses how hair testing and driver training are raising the bar.

4 min read 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Digital overlay of a freight truck with cracking code and fraud alerts on a supply chain map
Logistics & Freight

Freight Fraud's Digital Pivot: Why Your Supply Chain's Blind Spots Are Criminal Goldmines

Freight fraud isn't just theft anymore; it's a high-tech con game costing billions. Here's how criminals are infiltrating your supply chain and what it really takes to fight back.

5 min read 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Logistics & Freight

Nestlé's 414K KitKat Heist Signals Freight Fraud Explosion

Criminals just broke off with 413,793 KitKats from Nestlé. This isn't a snack run; it's the latest freight fraud alarm bell rattling supply chains worldwide.

4 min read 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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