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The holiday months are bustling with year-end deadlines and extended to-do lists, but they can also be extra challenging when it comes to safeguarding your freight. Thieves are employing more sophisticated tactics and technology to target vulnerable shipments during the holidays. Jarrett's own Jessica Renner, CCP a leading expert in cargo theft prevention, shares essential insights on staying vigilant and taking proactive measures during this peak season. Click below for more.

Want to see how Cargo Thieves are pulling off their scams? Sign up for this webinar if you want to know how to defend yourself against theft!

Recent footage of brazen cargo train theft in Chicago has highlighted an ongoing weakness in supply chain security. As industry professionals, we cannot stand idly by while criminals exploit vulnerabilities in our transportation networks. Our suite of physical security solutions are designed to be an additional layer of security to prevent exactly this type of incident. Don't let your shipments become the next viral video. Contact Nick Erdmann or Jon Heinen today for a consultation and demo of our products in action. Together, we can put cargo criminals out of business. #SupplyChainSecurity #CargoProtection #PhysicalSecurity

Addressing Cargo Theft Together We had the opportunity to attend the International Supply Chain Protection Organization Summit, where we heard numerous accounts of cargo theft's escalating impact. A special thanks to Glenn Master, Todd Moore, and Rod Fulenwider for their valuable insights during the summit. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing insights on new legislation and effective strategies to tackle this issue. Because when we hear from our customers and peers that a $4 million truckload gets stolen from a distribution center, vanishes, and likely is shipped overseas, then our industry needs stronger protections and strategies. Join us as we talk about how ThinkLP supports initiatives to safeguard valuable shipments and successfully protect your cargo. #CargoProtection #ThinkLP #SupplyChainProtection

It’s déjà vu all over again… Experts predict cargo theft will be at a 10-year high (which we swear makes this a “Groundhog Day” year), and the coming Memorial Day weekend represents a big window of opportunity for crime syndicates. Between lighter staffing and an extra day’s lead time to escape notice, you can bet they’re lying in wait—ready to strike. That’s why we urge you to avoid putting your valuable load on the road over the Memorial Day weekend if you can help it. And, no matter the time of year, be sure you’re working with transportation and logistics professionals that have the robust tools and processes necessary to carefully vet partners and secure your cargo. Want to better understand strategic cargo theft—and how to identify trusted partners? BWS president, Craig Allan, shares his sage advice right here: https://lnkd.in/gqnTYR5U #CargoTheft #CargoSecurity #CargoTheftPrevention #Logistics #Transportation #SupplyChain

ORC continues to challenge retailers as well as impact shoppers and communities nationwide. Catch the recording of the The Loss Prevention Foundation's webinar featuring Cory Lowe, PhD, Director of Research at Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) and Ned McCauley from Sensormatic Solutions, as they: ✅ Unpack findings from the ORC Across the States study ✅ Highlight the unique challenges of ORC versus other forms of shrink ✅ Share strategies to help retailers enhance their efforts against retail crime 📽️ Watch the recording here: https://ow.ly/VJPG50Uw678 Let’s work together to combat ORC and protect our businesses and communities.

Freight Fraud Awareness Day is 5 Days Away! Mark your calendars for October 15th, 2024. Fraud in the transportation industry affects us all, and together we can make a change. On October 15th, raise awareness about freight fraud and help create a more transparent industry. Get involved: Visit StopFreightFraud.com to learn how you can support the cause. Use the hashtag #FreightFraudAwarenessDay and help spread the word!

As the Founder of FreightValidate ✅ > ❌ and a Freight Broker with over three decades of industry experience, I wholeheartedly support the mission of StopFreightFraud.com and #FreightFraudAwarenessDay. But awareness alone isn’t enough. From the start, I’ve believed that we need to stop fighting each other and instead collaborate to tackle the real issue—fraud. That’s why #FreightValidate recently integrated our platform with MyCarrierPortal Separately, we may approach the problem differently, but together, we’re stronger in detecting and preventing fraud. Our hope is that others follow suit and find ways to collaborate, just as we have. The unfortunate reality is that the bad actors in this industry have invested more time, money, and effort into damaging it than industry stakeholders have into protecting it. That must change. My hope for Freight Fraud Awareness Day is that it becomes a catalyst for action, not just awareness. Every day we face the threat of fraud, but this day should inspire us to come together and create real, lasting change.

As we approach Independence Day, it’s crucial to remember that cargo theft can spike during this time. In a recent video featured in our carrier newsletter, Vice President of Logistics, Jordan Strawn, addresses the rise in cargo theft and shares best practices. Stay vigilant and stay safe.

Still time to register for TCA's upcoming webinar on cargo theft prevention. Protect your assets and optimize your operations by joining us on August 29 for a webinar titled 'Tactics for Preventing Cargo Theft'. Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3SoUYO #CargoTheft #TruckingSafety #Webinar