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2024-04-15 16:23:30 -

$12k in stolen pork marks 37th Philly cargo theft this year
Twelve thousand dollars worth of pork was stolen from the back of a semi truck on Wednesday in the 37th Philly cargo theft in 2024. The theft occurred on Wednesday, April 10th along Charter Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to 6 ABC, the truck driver was asleep in his cab when he felt the trailer shaking as the thieves stole his cargo of pork. The...

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2025-06-25 16:31:36 -

Cargo Theft Projected to Surge 22% by End of 2025 as Criminals Exploit VoIP, GPS Jamming, and Synthetic IDs
OAK BROOK, Ill. – As the trucking and logistics industry embraces digital tools for speed and efficiency, new security gaps are being exploited by criminals—leading to a surge in cargo theft, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). In 2023, cargo crime losses reached over $1 billion for the first time. That figure is expected to rise another 22% by the end of 2025,...

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2025-07-21 16:14:02 -

Cargo Thieves Steal $22,000 Worth of Meat from Tractor-Trailer in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a cargo theft after two masked suspects stole approximately $22,000 worth of meat from a tractor-trailer parked behind a Lowe’s store in Northeast Philadelphia early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 20, 2025, at the Whitman Square Shopping Center located on the 9700 block of Roosevelt Boulevard. According to...

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2025-03-25 21:52:14 -

CBP Seizes Over 1,600 Pounds of Meth in Two Back-to-Back Tractor Trailer Busts at Calexico Cargo Facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two significant methamphetamine seizures on consecutive days at the Calexico Cargo Facility in Calexico, California. The first seizure occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor trailer sought entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for secondary inspection, where non-intrusive technology revealed...

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2024-04-07 16:47:43 -

CHP recovers $218K in electronics during two day cargo theft operation in Bakersfield
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested three people following a two day cargo theft operation in Bakersfield. On March 26, CHP and partner agencies launched an investigation into a truckload of electronics making its way from Kentucky to a distribution center in Tulare County, California. Troopers said that the truck made an unscheduled stop in Kern County “where...

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2024-03-14 19:53:17 -

Hockey team claims cargo theft in California after someone stole a load of bobbleheads
An NHL hockey team will have some disappointed fans in the stands after a load of bobbleheads was stolen in California en route to Pittsburgh in a cargo theft incident. On Thursday, March 14, the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads were stolen in California. As a result, the team says that fans who were expecting to get their hands on one of the...

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2025-03-24 18:35:04 -

Man Arrested After 17 Undocumented Immigrants Found Hidden in Lumber Cargo
A man has been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered multiple individuals hiding inside a trailer loaded with lumber, according to an arrest affidavit. A blue SUV pulling a trailer with lumber arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 35. The driver, identified as Jorge Gonzalez, was referred for secondary inspection after a K-9 unit alerted to possible...

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2024-01-13 01:26:01 -

Memphis police share video of cargo theft in progress in hopes of catching suspects
On Wednesday, Memphis police shared dash cam video of a cargo theft in progress in hopes of identifying the suspects involved. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) says that the theft occurred at 7:30 a.m. on January 2 at 3292 Holmes Road in Memphis, Tennessee. Through dash cam video obtained from a second nearby semi truck, MPD determined that a black Infiniti SUV backed up to a...

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2022-07-24 15:17:00 -

Oakland cargo operation shut down as trucker protest continues
Cargo operations have been shut down in Oakland as truck drivers continue to protest a new California labor law they say prevents them from working for themselves, it was announced Wednesday. The protest began on Monday and involved hundreds of owner/operators who have been blocking the movement of cargo in and out of Oakland port terminals. As of Wednesday, there was no word as...

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2022-05-02 23:42:32 -

Police seek suspect for big rig robbery and cargo theft during street takeover
The San Bernardino Police Department has identified a suspect believed to have been involved in a frightening cargo theft incident caught on camera late last month. The incident occurred on April 24 near the intersection of 5th Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in San Bernardino, California. During a street takeover, several people surrounded a semi truck attempting to pass through...

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2025-07-07 17:33:09 -

Driver Cited After Truck Overturns on I-26, Spilling Dead Chickens in Spartanburg County
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A tractor-trailer crash shut down Interstate 26 westbound for nearly 12 hours Tuesday after the truck overturned and spilled chicken carcasses across the highway near Dorman High School. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), the crash happened at mile marker 26 when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, veered into a cable...

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2025-03-31 16:16:23 -

Fake Shipping Contractor Steals $350,000 Worth of Beef From Tennessee Meatpacking Plant
BEAN STATION, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after a fake shipping contractor made off with $350,000 worth of beef from a meatpacking plant in Bean Station, according to a report from the Grainger County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Southeastern Provisions on Helton Road after two customers reported they never received their shipments of meat. The company’s...

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2022-07-26 23:42:57 -

Semi truck denied entry at border for “invasive” beetle found in cargo
A semi truck was denied entry into the US last week after agents discovered an invasive beetle hiding within the truck’s cargo. The incident happened on July 18th at the Roma Port of Entry in Roma, Texas. The beetle was found while agents were inspecting the truck’s load of maguey leaves, a plant that is part of the agave family. The tractor trailer was then...

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2025-07-03 16:10:43 -

Semi-Truck Crash in Greensboro Spills Diesel Fuel and Ground Turkey
GREENSBORO, N.C. — An early-morning crash involving a semi-truck shut down part of US 29 South in Greensboro on Thursday, causing both a diesel fuel spill and a messy load of ground turkey to leak onto the roadway. The crash happened near E Market Street, according to Greensboro Fire Chief Dwayne Church, who told WFMY News 2 that the impact caused the truck to leak about 50 gallons...

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2025-07-14 15:24:00 -

Semi-Truck Fully Engulfed in Fire on West Dodge Road in Omaha
Crews from the Omaha Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire early Sunday morning that resulted in the total loss of both the truck and its cargo. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on eastbound West Dodge Road near Skyline Drive. Authorities say the driver noticed the fire in time to safely pull over to the shoulder and exit the vehicle without injury. The truck was hauling a load...

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2025-06-20 00:14:26 -

Semi-Truck Spotted Hauling SUVs in Unusual Setup—Officials Say Load Was Technically Legal
In an unusual roadside scene that raised eyebrows, a semi-truck hauling a tank-like flatbed carrying two SUVs was stopped for inspection—only for officials to determine that the cargo was, in fact, securely fastened according to regulations. According to Arizona DPS Highway Patrol, a commercial vehicle inspector responded to the scene and confirmed that minimum tie-down...

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