WASHINGTON, Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its priority
research on the growing problem of cargo theft, the American
Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking motor carriers
and brokers to participate in a new data collection initiative.
Cargo theft – which has evolved from thieves simply stealing
cargo to sophisticated impersonation schemes – is becoming more
common according to some industry stakeholders. In March 2024 ATRI's Research Advisory Committee
(RAC), citing FBI statistics that indicate $15 to $30 billion
is lost to cargo theft annually, voted to prioritize research on
the topic.
While the problem of cargo theft is growing, many industry
stakeholders are hesitant to publicly provide cargo theft data.
ATRI's survey is designed to confidentially and anonymously collect
accurate loss data as well as identify successful
counter-strategies used by both motor carriers and freight
brokers.
"Cargo theft is a pervasive issue that won't go away without a
collaborative effort," said Ben
Banks, Vice President of TCW. "With accurate cargo theft
data, our industry will be able to quantify the issue, and work
more effectively with law enforcement and commercial insurance to
combat this costly problem."
Motor carriers and brokers are encouraged to complete the survey
by clicking here.
ATRI is the trucking industry's 501c3
not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical
research relating to freight transportation's essential role in
maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system.
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SOURCE American Transportation Research Institute