Train thieves steal $200 million in cargo a year: TT Safety

August 18, 2026

Train thieves steal $200 million in cargo a year

The major freight carriers are joining with local police, the FBI and corporate security teams, investing millions of dollars in monitoring technology, drones, barbed-wire fencing and other improvements. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

States sue DOT over access to 17 million CDL records

The suit also names FMCSA, which apparently informed nonprofit AAMVA on Aug. 11 it must turn over five years of information by Aug. 17. Read more…

Cargo thefts decline, but high-value loads drive bigger losses

A decline in cargo theft activity in the second quarter was offset by increased targeting of high-value loads, according to a recent report. Read more…

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Stellantis recalls 850,000 U.S. vehicles on software glitch

The recall affects nearly 850,000 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles in the United States from model years 2026 and 2027, Stellantis said Aug. 17. Read more…

Oil prices top $90 after climbing 2.7% the day before

The price for a barrel of Brent crude rose 0.1% to $91 a barrel. It gained 2.7% on Aug. 17. Read more…

Rhode Island, Utah tighten limits on non-domiciled CDLs

Losses of foreign truck drivers could exceed a federal projection of 200,000 as more states restrict non-domiciled licenses. Read more…

Driver pay pressure rises as capacity declines

Competition for truck drivers has rebounded as freight conditions improve, driving up hiring costs, sign-on bonuses and pay increases at several fleets. Read more…

Federal truck safety bill takes aim at lawsuit abuse

GOP lawmakers from five states are seeking federal legislation to create nationwide trucking safety standards to curb what they describe as frivolous lawsuits. Read more…

UPS’ Miguel Corral claims grand champion honors at NTDC 2026

Miguel Corral, a 4-axle driver with UPS, captured Bendix Grand Champion honors at ATA’s National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships on Aug. 14 in Pittsburgh. Read more…

Werner CEO: ELD purge to bring further capacity constraints

Federal enforcement focusing on noncompliant ELDs will contribute to further capacity tightening in the truckload segment, says Werner CEO Derek Leathers. Read more…

60-day peace deal deadline expires with U.S., Iran far apart

Talks have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a U.S. blockade on Iran, both of which were supposed to have happened under the interim deal. There has been no sign of any compromise on the strait. Read more…

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Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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