United Status Q3-2024 Cargo Theft Report

Overhaul’s 2024 Annual Cargo Theft Report provides a comprehensive look at how cargo theft is evolving across the United States and Canada. Drawing from more than 13,500 documented incidents, the report analyzes theft by location, time, product type, and modus operandi, highlighting where and how criminals are targeting supply chains. The findings show a continued concentration of theft near major freight hubs and metropolitan areas, with electronics, home & garden, and food and beverage among the most affected categories.

The report also reveals a sharp increase in both volume and sophistication of theft activity in 2024, with strategic methods such as pilferage, deceptive pickups, and facility theft rising significantly. Rail and train yards emerged as a critical risk area, prompting a special deep dive into this growing threat. Together, these insights inform Overhaul’s 2025 projections and reinforce the need for stronger verification processes, secure stopping locations, and real-time tracking technology to protect cargo in an increasingly high-risk environment.