Learn More: Safeguarding Your Fleet from Holiday Theft
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Why Cargo Theft Increases During the Holidays
Holiday weekends often mean reduced staffing, compressed schedules, and unattended freight, all of which create opportunities for cargo thieves. Learn the warning signs and prevention strategies every driver and fleet should know.
June 26, 2026
In this video, a cargo security expert explains the factors that make freight more vulnerable during holiday weekends and what drivers, carriers, brokers, and fleet managers can do to reduce cargo theft risk.
Ryan Kiefer, director, Travelers Special Investigations Group, discusses how reduced staffing, compressed shipping schedules, unattended freight, and limited oversight during holiday periods create opportunities that cargo thieves actively seek out.
Topics covered in this video include:
- Why cargo theft increases during holidays
- Reduced staffing and oversight risks
- Compressed shipping schedules
- Unattended freight vulnerabilities
- Freight at rest is freight at risk
- Cargo theft prevention strategies
- Secure truck parking locations
- Identifying suspicious activity
- Criminal surveillance tactics
- Protecting loads during extended stops
- Driver awareness and vigilance
- Reporting suspicious vehicles
- Law enforcement involvement
- Fleet security best practices
The discussion also covers warning signs drivers should watch for, including vehicles repeatedly driving through truck parking areas and freight storage locations.