u.s. truck stop cargo thefts · 1/1/2012 · commercial inland marine insurance in the u.s. •...

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U.S. Truck Stop Cargo TheftsJanuary 1, 2012 – December 31, 2018

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IMUA Truck Stop Report 2012-2018

Table of Contents• IMUA Statement• Introduction• Heat Map• US Truck Stop Theft Statistics– Top Truck Stop Locations– State– Commodities

• Breakdown by Region– Northeast– South– Midwest– West

• Final Statement



IMUA StatementThe Inland Marine Underwriters Association [IMUA] is a not-for-profit national trade association comprised of:

• Members – insurance and reinsurance companies that underwrite a significant portion of the commercial inland marine insurance in the U.S.

• Associate Members – companies that provide products and/or services to the insurance industry.

One of the services IMUA offers its members is the publishing of underwriting information for use by underwriters, loss control and claims specialists, and other interested parties. The topics covered in IMUA Reports and Bulletins are intended to provide an overall awareness of the exposures and hazards associated with a specific industry or class of business.

Volunteer members of a committee of the IMUA have produced this report. Committee members abide by antitrust restrictions while compiling information. It is generally not possible to treat any one subject in an exhaustive manner, nor is it IMUA’s intent to do so. No warranties are made regarding the thoroughness or accuracy of the report or any part of it. Nothing in this report should be interpreted as providing definitive guidance on any question relating to policy interpretation, underwriting practices, or any other issues in insurance coverage.

IMUA does not prescribe to its members how to make underwriting or claims decisions, nor does it require that analysis follow any particular format.

IMUA offers thanks to CargoNet for their contribution to this paper.

IMUA also thanks the Loss Control & Claims Committee members for their contribution to this paper:

Loss Control and Claims Committee • Barry Tarnef (Chair), Chubb • Guillermo Cancio, Markel Corporation • Julio Carillo, Nationwide Insurance• Shawn Crawley, Sompo International • Jennifer Creighton, Markel Corporation • Greg Haber, Babaco• Craig Kolakowsi, Allianz Risk Consulting, LLC• William Larson, The Hartford• Sal Marino, CargoNet • Scott Parry, Allianz Risk Consulting, LLC • Peter Rossi, Clyde & Co. • Raymond Szczucki, Chubb • Nicole Warchol, XL Catlin



IntroductionThe information was compiled from a number of sources, principally CargoNet, which track cargo theft occurrences in the United States. This is, by no means, an exhaustive listing of all events that took place in our nation’s truck stops (we intentionally left out some incidents that have no details on the location other than the city) and the patterns, if any, which can be derived from it, are certainly not immutable.

Since this information is gathered by independent third parties and open source documents, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of every listing. Another caveat is that driver collusion (“load give-ups”) cannot be ruled out so while a truck stop might be mentioned, it is possible that the theft of conveyance and/or cargo was not due to any external factors.

While the name of the facility was generally not provided in the theft alerts we receive there was enough information, i.e. physical address to allow us to discern the truck stop operator although again, it is quite possible there are occasional errors. That said, I do not think this materially distracts from the data presented.

It is hoped that by highlighting certain common threads shippers, their trucking companies as well as individual drivers can make informed decisions on routing and stops for convenience, fuel or meals. As we stated earlier the location of cargo crime is fluid so past history is not always a good predictor for the future. However, we would suggest that the patterns we saw last year mirrored closely the data gathered in 2013 and 2014. The listing of incidents should give everyone a good idea where “hot spots” exist such as the stretch along I-20 between Exits 454 and 472 in Texas as well as singular locations, specifically on I-4 at Exit 72 in Orlando, FL.

In an ideal world, truckers would be sharing their knowledge of truck stops and rest areas as we believe that the best guidance is based on word-of-mouth from driver to driver.



Heat Map of All US Truck Stop TheftsIncident Frequency January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2018



Truck Stop Thefts OverviewYear-Over-Year, Total Loss Value, Loss by Quarter & Commodity

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US Truck Stop Theft (2012-2018)Total Theft Loss Value

Total Loss Value: $95,462,010

Commodity Categories TheftFood and Beverage 295Electronics 252Household 174Metals 113Other/Unknown 92Building Materials 78Pharmaceutical and Medical 77Apparel and Accessories 69Vehicles and Accessories 68Personal Care and Beauty 65Commercial/Industrial 43



Top LocationsStates, City, AddressStates TheftsTexas 245Georgia 146Florida 134California 101Alabama 52Tennessee 51Indiana 49South Carolina 37Arkansas 29Mississippi 29Virginia 29Ohio 28Michigan 26Pennsylvania 26Illinois 23Louisiana 21Kentucky 19Oklahoma 15North Carolina 13Arizona 12New Mexico 11Missouri 10Nevada 8New Jersey 6Utah 5Wisconsin 4Colorado 3North Dakota 3Washington 3West Virginia 3Iowa 2Massachusetts 2Maryland 2Minnesota 2Nebraska 2New York 2Wyoming 2Connecticut 1Delaware 1Idaho 1Oregon 1Total Thefts 1159

Address Thefts8787 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas, 75241 237425 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas, 75241 189565 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida, 32837 177751 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas, 75241 138701 US-395, Hesperia, California, 92344 102605 Bouldercrest Road SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316 98445 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas, 75241 88181 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas, 75241 8195 East Valley Boulevard, Rialto, California, 92376 8132 Forest Pkwy, Forest Park, Georgia, 30297 8970 I-20 Frontage Road North, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 78800 South Polk Street, Dallas, Texas, 75232 76625 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2W4 76050 Plaza Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33905 76503 US-301 North, Tampa, Florida, 33610 71073 AR 78, Wheatley, Arkansas, 72392 7

City/State TheftsDallas, TX 98Houston, TX 44Jackson, MS 23Fort Pierce, FL 20Orlando, FL 20Atlanta, GA 18Selma, AL 18Humble, TX 17Memphis, TN 16Mississauga, ON 15



Region Overview

• Region 1: Northeast• Division 1: New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)• Division 2: Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)

• Region 2: MidwestDivision 3: East North Central (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin)

• Division 4: West North Central (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota)

• Region 3: South• Division 5: South Atlantic (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, and West Virginia)• Division 6: East South Central (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee)• Division 7: West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas)

• Region 4: West• Division 8: Mountain (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming)• Division 9: Pacific (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington)



NortheastTruck Stop Thefts (2012-2018)

Total Loss Value$2,248,846

Top Commodity Category TheftsPersonal Care and Beauty 8Apparel and Accessories 5Electronics 5Food and Beverage 5

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States TheftPennsylvania 26New Jersey 6New York 2Massachusetts 2Connecticut 1Total Thefts 37


Division 2: Mid-Atlantic

Division 1: New England


NortheastDivision 1: New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)Division 2: Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)

Connecticut 1Willington 1

Massachusetts 2Whately 1Bellingham 1

New Jersey 6Bloomsbury 1Bordentown 1Columbia 1Jersey City 1Ridgefield 1Secaucus 1

New York 2Gansevoort 1Liverpool 1

Pennsylvania 26Harrisburg 5Carlisle 3West Hanover 3Dupont 2Allentown 2Myerstown 1Greencastle 1Plainfield 1Hamburg 1Milton 1Gibson 1New freedom 1Bloomsburg 1Lancaster 1Mill hall 1Jonestown 1


MidwestTruck Stop Thefts (2012-2018)


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Midwest Truck Stop Theft (2012-2018)Total Thefts Value

Total Loss Value$20,830,050

Top Commodity Categories TheftsElectronics 28

Food And Beverage 22

Metals 18

States TheftsIndiana 49Ohio 28Michigan 26Illinois 23Missouri 10Wisconsin 4North Dakota 3Nebraska 2Iowa 2Minnesota 2

Total Thefts 149



MidwestDivision 3: East North Central (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin)Division 4: West North Central (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota)

Michigan 26Dearborn 4Romulus 3Battle creek 3Detroit 3Mount Morris 2Marshall 1Adrian 1Mattawan 1Niles 1Benton Harbor 1Ottawa Lake 1Dexter 1Webberville 1Grand Rapids 1Ionia 1Berlin Charter Township 1 Wisconsin 4

Oshkosh 2Lomira 1Marshfield 1

Iowa 2Davenport 1Walcott 1

Minnesota 2Lakeville 1Shakopee 1

Nebraska 2Omaha 1Wood River 1

North Dakota 3Dickinson 1Fargo 1Williston 1

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Division 4: West North Central

Illinois 23East Saint Louis 6Bolingbrook 4Marion 1Blue island 1Ottawa 1Romeoville 1Bensenville 1Ina 1Bridgeview 1Morris 1Chicago 1Rockford 1Congerville 1Troy 1Alorton 1

Indiana 49Gary 11Porter 3Lake Station 3Whiteland 3Brazil 3De Motte 2Memphis 2Clayton 2Marion 2Indianapolis 2Greenfield 1Covington 1Michigan City 1Highland 1Spiceland 1Daleville 1Fort Wayne 1Burns Harbor 1North Manchester 1Leavenworth 1Remington 1Lebanon 1Westville 1Lowell 1Hebron 1Dyer 1

Ohio 28London 5Jeffersonville 4North Baltimore 2Findlay 2Canton 1Vandalia 1Sunbury 1Bryan 1Delta 1Lebanon 1Brookpark 1Franklin 1Seville 1Hebron 1Toledo 1Hubbard 1Youngstown 1Anna 1Leavittsburg 1

Missouri 10Joplin 3Pevely 1Foristell 1Saint louis 1Strafford 1Union 1Bois d'arc 1Mount Vernon 1



SouthTruck Stop Thefts (2012-2018)

Total Loss Value

$63,578,954

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South Region Truck Stop Thefts (2012-2018)Total Theft Value

Top Commodity Categories TheftFood And Beverage 150Metals 81Household 80Food And Beverage 79

States TheftsTexas 245Georgia 146Florida 134New Mexico 11Alabama 52Tennessee 51South Carolina 37Virginia 29Mississippi 29Arkansas 29Louisiana 21Kentucky 19Oklahoma 15North Carolina 13West Virginia 3Maryland 2Delaware 1Total Thefts 837



South: South AtlanticDivision 5: South Atlantic (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, and West Virginia)

Delaware 1Newark 1

Maryland 2Elkton 1North East 1

South Carolina 37Florence 5Blacksburg 5Latta 3Gaffney 3St. George 2Saint Matthews 2Dillon 2Columbia 2St Stephen 1Saint George 1Townville 1West Columbia 1Duncan 1Sumter 1Cayce 1Charleston 1Reevesville 1Bishopville 1Yemassee 1Hartsville 1Inman 1

West Virginia 3Hurricane 1Teays Valley 1Beckley 1

Division 5: South AtlanticFlorida 134Orlando 20Fort Pierce 20Fort Myers 7Lakeland 7Tampa 7Jacksonville 6Miami 6Ocala 5St. Augustine 4Wildwood 3Reddick 3Ormond Beach 3Midway 3Vero Beach 2Lee 2Davenport 2Dade City 2Elkton 2Lake Wales 2Hialeah Gardens 2Plant City 2Davie 2St. Petersburg 1San Antonio 1Weston 1Lake City 1Madison 1Cocoa 1Medley 1Baldwin 1Zellwood 1Lake Worth 1Seffner 1Pensacola 1St. Johns 1Homestead 1Marianna 1Pompano Beach 1West Palm Beach 1Punta Gorda 1Auburndale 1

Florida cont.Haines City 1Miami Gardens 1Saint Augustine 1

Georgia 146Atlanta 18Dublin 9Temple 8Jackson 8Valdosta 6Mcdonough 6Forest Park 6Brunswick 5Fairburn 5Cartersville 5Tallapoosa 4Byron 4Macon 3Resaca 3Calhoun 3Ringgold 3Villa Rica 3Decatur 3Carnesville 3Tifton 3Commerce 3Ellenwood 2Wildwood 2Newnan 2Jefferson 2Kingsland 2Garden City 2Waycross 1Bainbridge 1Grovetown 1Cordele 1Saint Marys 1Cumming 1Conley 1Dacula 1Hahira 1Lagrange 1Blythe 1Lake Park 1Appling 1Lithia Springs 1

Georgia cont.Thomson 1Albany 1Greensboro 1Augusta 1Waco 1Metter 1Eastman 1Grantville 1Unknown 1Virginia 29Ruther Glen 4Staunton 3Glade Spring 2Wytheville 2Warfield 2Glade Springs 2Raphine 2Ashland 2Franklin 1Toms Brook 1Colonial Heights 1Emporia 1Troutville 1Max Meadows 1Winchester 1Stonewall 1Stony Creek 1Ridgeway 1

North Carolina 13Greensboro 2Dunn 1Kenly 1Whitakers 1Graham 1Mocksville 1Spring Lake 1Tarboro 1Troutman 1Haw River 1Charlotte 1Hickory 1



South: East South CentralDivision 6: East South Central (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee)

Division 6: East South Central

Mississippi 29Jackson 9Oakland 2Baldwyn 1Belden 1Columbus 1Corinth 1Ellisville 1Grenada 1Hattiesburg 1Hickory Flat 1Horn Lake 1Lamar 1New Albany 1Okolona 1Pass Christian 1Pearl 1Red Banks 1Richland 1Saltillo 1Senatobia 1

Alabama 52Selma 18Birmingham 9Phenix City 4Valley 3York 1Winfield 1Tuscumbia 1Tuscaloosa 1Robertsdale 1Priceville 1Prattville 1Muscle Shoals 1Moody 1Midland City 1Mccalla 1Grand Bay 1Falkville 1Evergreen 1Dothan 1Cottondale 1Castleberry 1Athens 1

Tennessee 51Memphis 13Jackson 6Knoxville 5Dickson 3Nashville 3Wildersville 3Fairview 2Hurricane Mills 2Jasper 2Lebanon 2Cedar Grove 1Cornersville 1Dandridge 1Franklin 1Friendship 1Heiskell 1Hickory Withe 1La Vergne 1Newport 1White Pine 1

Kentucky 19Franklin 4Shepherdsville 3Glendale 2Pendleton 2Corbin 1Elizabethtown 1Livingston 1London 1Murray 1Walton 1Williamsburg 1Winchester 1



South: West South CentralDivision 7: West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas)

Texas cont.Robstown 1San Marcos 1Seagoville 1Shepherd 1Robstown 1San Marcos 1Seagoville 1Shepherd 1The Woodlands 1Von Ormy 1Waco 1Willis 1

Division 7: West South Central

Texas 245Dallas 98Houston 46Humble 15Fort Worth 8Irving 7Amarillo 5Rosenberg 5El Paso 4Grand Prairie 3Hockley 3Lubbock 3Baytown 2Brookshire 2Cleveland 2Katy 2Lufkin 2New Caney 2Red Oak 2San Antonio 2Spring 2Tomball 2Waller 2Weatherford 2Alice 1Alvarado 1Beaumont 1Blossom 1Caddo Mills 1Channelview 1Conroe 1Dayton 1Diboll 1Donna 1Harlingen 1Hooks 1Hutchins 1Jewett 1Mission 1Rhome 1

Oklahoma 15Oklahoma City 7Atoka 3Ada 1Muskogee 1Shawnee 1Stillwater 1Tonkawa 1

Arkansas 29West Memphis 5North Little Rock 4Wheatley 3Heth 2Joiner 2Palestine 2Texarkana 2Atkins 1Crawfordsville 1El Dorado 1Fayetteville 1Garfield 1Jonesboro 1Prescott 1Searcy 1Turrell 1

Louisiana 21Shreveport 3Baton Rouge 2Lake Charles 2Des Allemands 2Laplace 2New Orleans 1Gramercy 1St. Rose 1Greenwood 1Crowley 1Rayville 1Hammond 1West Monroe 1Kenner 1Lafayette 1



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$8,804,160

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Top Commodity Categories TheftsFood And Beverage 37Electronics 34Household 14

States TheftsCalifornia 101Arizona 12New Mexico 11Nevada 8Utah 5Washington 3Colorado 3Wyoming 2Montana 1Oregon 1Total Thefts 147



WestDivision 8: Mountain (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming)Division 9: Pacific (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington)

Arizona 12Holbrook 3Kingman 3Lake Havasu City 2Avondale 1Bowie 1Phoenix 1Tonopah 1

Colorado 3Longmont 1Watkins 1Unknown 1

Montana 1Three Forks 1

Nevada 8North Las Vegas 4Las Vegas 3Sparks 1

Utah 5Salt Lake City 2Ogden 1Payson 1Tooele 1

Wyoming 2Cheyenne 1Rawlins 1

California 101Fontana 11Hesperia 11Barstow 9Rialto 8Colton 7Bakersfield 6Perris 6Victorville 5Ontario 4Castaic 3Fresno 3Menifee 3Stockton 3Jurupa Valley 2Los Angeles 2Ludlow 2Newberry Springs 2Beaumont 1

Oregon 1Portland 1

Washington 3Ridgefield 2Kennewick 1

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Division 9: Pacific

New Mexico 11Moriarty 2San Jon 2Santa Rosa 2Las Cruces 1Stanley 1Tucumcari 1Unknown 1Vado 1

California cont.Chiriaco Summit 1Coachella 1Commerce 1Delhi 1Gustine 1Hanford 1Lebec 1Long Beach 1Newberry Springs 1Ripon 1



Final ThoughtsDrivers have to visit the truck stops that dot out interstate highway system and as such they become target-rich environments for cargo thieves. The top 10 States account for almost 80 percent of the incidents (again the 80:20 Rule in play) and while it is not practical for drivers to avoid stopping in these states, they can try to bypass the historical hot spots.

While we believe with careful planning, trucking companies and their driver can avoid some of the ones that are highlighted in this report, the fact is that on some occasions they will have no choice but to use one of the facilities noted. Also, even avoiding some of the seemingly more popular “hunting grounds” is no guarantee that a truck and its cargo will not be victimized as thieves will always go where the drivers go.

You should not expect these trends to change much going forward. No one is effectively addressing truck stop cargo and vehicle theft. We cannot recall any representative from one of the major truck stop chains or their national association (NATSO) attending any cargo security forum (Pharma Cargo Security Coalition and Transported Asset Protection Association to name two) and this is a constituency that must engage in the dialogue in order to accomplish anything meaningful and sustainable.

No matter where a driver chooses to park, adherence to proven security protocol is critical. Some best practices include:

– Drivers should have enough Hours of Service and fuel to travel at least 200 miles before stopping. They should take their mandated short (30-minute) rest break either before leaving the shipment origin or after driving the 200 miles.

– Drivers should never discuss the nature of the cargo, routing or other relevant details with anyone. – Drivers should never transport unauthorized passengers. – Drivers should use truck and rest stops that are well lighted and secure. They should park along

with fellow drivers and position their truck so that it is always visible to them. – Drivers should park so that the trailer doors are tight against a wall, pole or other immovable

object. – Drivers should remove all door and ignition keys and takes them with them every time they leave

the vehicle. They must also lock all doors when he exits the truck – Drivers should carry identification of both the tractor and trailer/container on their person. This

information should contain relevant details such as make, model, year and vehicle license numbers and other pertinent details.

– Drivers should immediately contact their home base/dispatcher/law enforcement if their truck is stolen.

– Shippers, trucking companies or logistics intermediaries should embed tracking devices in the load so that the shipments can be covertly monitored throughout transit. There are companies that provide the telematics (units) as well as tracking and recovery of stolen trucks and their cargo from 24/7 Command and Control Centers.

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