Cargo Crime

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should be notified if illegal or suspicious activities are

detected.

◾ Cargo properly marked and manifested to include accu-

rate weight and piece count.

◾ A process in place where all vehicle identification infor-

mation (unit numbers, license plate and state and VIN)

of the involved carriers equipment is recorded and easily

accessible when needed.

◾ A documented theft recovery plan. (J. Coughlin 2010)

All of the above is pretty normal for most transportation and

logistics companies with the exception of a written theft recov-

ery plan. If a company has a security manager or group, the

theft recovery plan is usually to call security. The plan needs

to be much more specific and include the ability to immedi-

ately p ...