December 15, 2016                                                                          Issue #142
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Carman O'Leary, Editor
Allen Lund Company
Marcom - Los Angeles Office
(800) 475-LUND (5863)
Beating Cargo Theft During the Holidays
Between the months of July-September this year compared to last year, cargo theft incidents were down 23%. Last year the amount of cargo thefts in the mid-quarter was $45.8 million, this year stolen freight was down to $22.5 Million according to CargoNet. While those numbers are great for us to see, organized criminals will always be looking for new innovative ways to make their next buck. During the last quarter of the year (October-December) theft increases significantly due to peak season on high valued commodities. Thefts increase 61% per day during the holiday season. Whether or not you see them, just know if you have what they are looking for they see you.

So what exactly are these cargo thieves looking for? Well here in the U.S. they target specific commodities, and are picky in what they look for. Now it goes without saying that all cargo can have a value to the right person, but the most commonly reported are food, electronics, clothes, and pharmaceuticals.  Last year the states with high cargo thefts were California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey for a total of $98 million in cargo with an average per incident being $187k. Not to mention that with all this we as consumer's pay for it in the long run. Companies have to try and get their money back somehow. 

Cargo theft will always be an issue but there are ways to stay on top of it with preventative measures.
  • Stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings. Park in well lit areas and don't leave your truck unattended for too long.
  • If you can keep moving, do so. Some criminals will follow a truck from the moment it leaves a shipper for the first few hundred miles.
  • If possible, invest in anti-theft tracking devices.
  • Before you hand over your cargo make sure you know who is handling it with proper documentation.
  • If you notice anything suspicious report it. 

Jon Duarte
Transportation Broker, Dallas
Jon Duarte  is a Transportation Broker in the Dallas office. Duarte has been with the Allen Lund Company since 2014.








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