Preventing cargo theft by fraudulent carriers

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By Alex Lennane

11/04/2013

The trucking industry has worked hard on combating theft with seals, locks and tracking devices. But the criminals have also worked hard at devising new schemes. Thieves are now posing as legitimate carriers (or drivers) and targeting high-value loads, using information garnered from the internet. This is a useful article for anyone involved in trucking, and suggests ways that shippers can mitigate these new risks, or at least help with any ensuing investigation.

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