In the third quarter of 2014 the average loss of cargo theft jumped a full 100%, although the actual number of thefts lowered by 20%. Cargo thieves are becoming smarter at choosing high value freight.
1. Food/Drink Loads- 35 thefts/ 18%
2. Electronics Loads- 33 thefts/ 17%
3. Home Garden Loads- 28 thefts/15%
4. Build Industrial Loads- 27 thefts/ 14%
They account for over 60% of all thefts
1. California- 44 thefts/ 21.4%
2/3. Florida & Texas- 33 thefts/ 17%
4. New Jersey- 20 thefts/ 10%
1. Pharmaceutical (Meds) $2 million per load
2. Electronics- $1.079 million per load
3. Pharma. (Supplies)- $453,625 per load
4. Alcohol/Tobacco- $421,407 per load