🚚DOT RFI on Cargo Theft
Protecting America's Supply Chain From Cargo Theft-Request for Information
Summary
Cargo theft is a growing concern for the U.S. transportation system, costing the economy billions annually. These crimes involve opportunistic "straight thefts" of trailers, containers, and loads at truck stops or multimodal distribution hubs and highly coordinated operations conducted by organized criminal networks. Both categories create significant economic losses, disrupt supply chains, and in some cases fund broader illicit activities such as narcotics trafficking, counterfeiting, and human smuggling. DOT seeks information from State, metropolitan, and local agencies; law enforcement; industry; stakeholders (e.g., carriers, shippers, drivers, warehouse operators (including at airports), insurers); and the public to aid in the development of strategies and potential programs to reduce cargo theft, strengthen supply chain security, and create a safe operating environment for freight stakeholders and the traveling public.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
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Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content outlines a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Transportation concerning cargo theft, which poses significant economic risks to businesses through supply chain disruption. It invites input from industry stakeholders, highlighting compliance and regulatory considerations that may affect operational security and financial losses due to theft.