Labor Day Cargo Theft Alert: Protect Your Freight

Labor Day's coming, and so are the thieves. Here's what you need to look out for:

Theft Hotspots

• California, Texas, and Florida are hotspots for theft at the moment.
• San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Cook County are the areas that need to be on high alert.

What's Hot (for Thieves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers)
• Appliances
• Vehicle parts

Where Crime Happens

• Warehouses
• Truck stops
• Big retail parking lots

Key Trends

• Friday before Labor Day are peak theft days
• 2022-2023 were a record high in theft levels
• Traditional theft still outpaces fraud schemes

Some Big Heist From Previous Labor Days

• $1,088,983 in seafood stolen from Sioux City, IA
• $800,000 in footwear stolen from Memphis, TN
• $713,000 in apparel and accessories stolen from Eastvale, CA
• $500,000 in air purification machines stolen from North Las Vegas, NV
• $439,484 in hair dryers stolen from Ontario, CA

Data was analyzed by CargoNet the Thursday before Labor Day to the Wednesday after Labor Day, 2019-2023

Stay Sharp:

• Don't leave loaded trucks unattended
• Beef up security in high-risk areas
• Keep an eye out over the whole holiday week

Remember: Many thefts go unnoticed until after the holiday. CargoNet's analysis of 179 incidents over five years shows a clear pattern. They're urging logistics pros to "implement enhanced security protocols" during Labor Day week.

The Bottom line is clear: Stay vigilant, secure your cargo, and enjoy your holiday – but keep one eye on your shipments

Source: CargoNet