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[Podcast] Cargo and Equipment Theft | Diesel Diaries | Ep. 1

February 5th, 2024

Lori McNaughton

Lori McNaughton

Lori has nearly 20 years of trucking experience, including more than a decade with ATS. As operations manager for the specialized division, her background includes LTL, customer service, fleet management, and commercial driving.

 

Cargo theft is on the rise across the country, with freight hubs and large cities in places like California, Texas, Florida and Illinois taking the biggest hit. With inflation so high, food and beverage products were the top target of cargo theft in 2023. Household goods and electronics are also high on the list. In the inaugural episode of Diesel Diaries, host Lori discusses trailer and cargo theft on the road and how to avoid it.