Report shows California and Texas account for over half of all cargo theft in 2024

Landline, By Ryan Witkowski, February 26, 2025

The total volume of cargo theft in the United States increased by nearly 50% in 2024, according to a recent report from one industry insider.

On Friday, Feb. 21, Overhaul – an Austin, Texas-based supply chain risk management company – released its annual cargo theft report for the U.S. and Canada. According to data from the report, there were a total of 2,217 recorded cargo thefts throughout the U.S. in 2024, marking a 49% increase from the previous year.

The majority of cargo thefts in 2024 – roughly 60% – were reported in the second half of the year, highlighting what the company said is a “persistent vulnerability in cargo security” during the third and fourth quarters of the year.

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