Highway report links compromised communications to 40% of stolen loads

· Logistics · United States

A new freight fraud report from Highway finds that compromised communications are linked to 40% of stolen loads in direct theft incidents, pointing to a striking license-related pattern. The report also records a 90% surge in fraudulent calls and says carrier ownership reports more than doubled. The findings describe how fraudsters exploit communications and identity data to reach cargo, rather than relying on physical theft alone. The immediate effect is a clearer picture for carriers and brokers of where theft risk originates and which signals, such as sudden ownership changes, may warrant attention.

Why it matters：Freight fraud is shifting toward identity and communications exploitation, so carriers, brokers and shippers face growing exposure and will need stronger verification before handing over cargo.

Key points

  • Fraudulent calls rose 90%, per the report.
  • Carrier ownership reports more than doubled.
  • Compromised communications featured in 40% of stolen loads.

Sources (original reporting)

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