Holiday Cargo Theft is on the Rise

As the holiday shipping season approaches, cargo security is becoming an increasingly important concern for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and transportation providers. With high-value merchandise moving through warehouses, distribution centers, and highways across North America, organized criminals are finding new opportunities to steal freight—and increasingly, they are using sophisticated fraud and cyber tactics to do it.

Recent industry data highlights the growing financial consequences of cargo theft. According to figures cited by Videoloft, estimated cargo theft losses across the United States and Canada reached $304.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, more than double the $135.7 million reported during the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, CargoNet recorded 677 theft incidents between April and June 2026, a 26% decrease from the previous year.

How Proposed HOS Changes Could Reshape Trucking Schedules and Delivery Planning

Greater flexibility for drivers could improve scheduling, reduce the impact of loading delays, and help carriers deliver freight more efficiently—but safety must remain the priority.

Hours-of-service (HOS) regulations play a critical role in the trucking industry. Designed to help prevent driver fatigue and improve highway safety, these federal rules determine how long commercial truck drivers can operate their vehicles, when they must take breaks, and how much rest they need between driving shifts.