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Cargo Heists Get Smarter and More Dangerous | Business and Finance News

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Cargo theft just got a whole lot smarter—and scarier. Over $100 million in semiconductors vanished in a brazen, coordinated heist where thieves impersonated trucking companies using stolen DOT credentials, rerouted trucks, and vanished into the night. This isn’t smash-and-grab—it’s a full-blown operation. US Bank warns this is the most advanced cargo theft they’ve seen, forcing shippers and carriers to rethink trust and verification. While fuel prices keep rattling the industry, AI is finally stepping up in logistics—marking a new era of high-stakes, tech-driven supply chains. The game has changed, and everyone’s playing defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc8ea61d98cc26c2

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