Reported U.S. cargo theft incidents rose 5% in Q2, totaling 605 loads, with California (34%) and Texas (18%) as primary hotspots.
The brief
Overhaul reports 605 cargo theft incidents in Q2, a 5% increase from Q1. Electronics led targeted commodities (23%), followed by miscellaneous goods (20%). Southern California, specifically within 200 miles of Torrance, accounted for 37% of recorded U.S. thefts, averaging 81 incidents monthly.
Takeaway
Increase security protocols for high-value electronics and miscellaneous freight moving through Southern California, Texas, and Tennessee, particularly at warehouses, truck stops, and rail locations, and implement rigorous verification for pickups.
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