Geotab Joins Freight Fraud Prevention Hub to Help Combat Rising Cargo Theft Across North America

ATLANTA, Georgia — May 26, 2026 — Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today announced it has joined the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub Open in new window (FFPH), an industry-focused initiative brought together by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Open in new window® (NMFTA)®, to help advance freight fraud awareness, carrier verification best practices and supply chain integrity education.

Geotab’s participation reflects the growing urgency surrounding cargo theft and freight fraud across the transportation industry. As criminal activity becomes increasingly sophisticated and digitally enabled, fleets, brokers, carriers and shippers are facing mounting operational, financial and safety risks.

“Cargo theft has evolved far beyond physical theft from truck stops or distribution yards,” said Emily Williams, AVP, Transportation Business Development at Geotab. “Today’s threats are increasingly strategic, coordinated and digital. Freight fraud can happen long before a truck ever reaches a pickup location. Joining the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub aligns with our commitment to helping fleets strengthen operational resilience through greater awareness, stronger verification practices and technology-driven visibility.”

The Freight Fraud Prevention Hub exists to help stop freight fraud before it starts by improving how the industry verifies, operates and protects freight through proactive operational practices. The initiative promotes collaboration across carriers, brokers, shippers and technology providers to strengthen supply chain security and reduce fraud exposure through education and best practices.

Cargo theft continues to rise across North America, with organized criminal groups increasingly using deception, identity fraud and fictitious pickups to infiltrate legitimate freight operations. According to Geotab’s recently released white paper, Securing the Supply Chain: A 2026 Blueprint for Countering Smarter Theft, cargo theft in North America reached record levels in 2024, increasing 27% year over year, with annual losses estimated at up to $35 billion.

The report also found:

• 38% of fleet professionals are more concerned about cargo theft today than they were 12 months ago;
• 47% of North American respondents say the stress and safety risks associated with theft contribute to driver burnout and turnover; and
• While 58% agree that effective cargo security requires multiple layers of technology, nearly one-quarter of the industry still relies primarily on traditional physical deterrents.

Geotab believes that while operational best practices and verification protocols remain essential, technology is becoming increasingly critical in helping fleets reduce risk, improve visibility and respond faster when incidents occur.

Solutions such as real-time asset tracking, AI-powered dash cameras, vehicle monitoring, geofencing, trailer visibility and driver verification tools can help fleets detect suspicious activity earlier, improve cargo recovery efforts and better support driver safety.

“The industry cannot rely on legacy approaches to solve modern freight fraud,” Williams added. “Technology provides fleets with the visibility and actionable intelligence needed to identify anomalies, verify operations and respond quickly when something doesn’t look right. A layered approach that combines operational discipline with connected technology is becoming essential.”

Geotab’s cargo theft white paper outlines how fleets can modernize security strategies to address emerging risks tied to digital fraud, strategic theft and supply chain vulnerabilities. The report also highlights the growing need for collaboration across the logistics ecosystem to strengthen resilience against evolving criminal tactics.

To learn more about Geotab’s research on cargo theft and fleet security, download the white paper: Securing the Supply Chain: A 2026 Blueprint for Countering Smarter Theft.

About NMFTA
Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)® has represented the interests of the less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier industry. The NMFTA publishes the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC)®, assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Codes® (SCAC®), assigns Standard Point Location Codes® (SPLC®), develops digital standards for the LTL industry through its Digital Standards Development Council® (DSDC)™ and safeguards those digital standards through cybersecurity research, dissemination of studies, and education. Membership in NMFTA is available to all for-hire interstate and intrastate motor carriers. For more information, visit www.nmfta.org Open in new window.