Cargo Theft Moves Into Broker Email and Load Boards
Cargo theft is no longer just a physical security problem. Criminal groups are turning broker email, carrier accounts, and load boards into theft infrastructure, so a legitimate shipment can be redirected without anyone breaking into a warehouse or truck yard.
The FBI says this has been happening since at least 2024, and losses topped $700 million in 2025, up 60% from 2024. The warning lines up with earlier alerts from Proofpoint and NMFTA, and it affects brokers and carriers handling high-value freight across the transportation sector.
The practical risk is persistence. Once attackers control broker workflows and carrier identities, they can keep stealing loads through normal business processes, even if the original phishing or malware entry point is closed.