ITS Logistics Tightens Fraud Defenses Amid Surge in Cargo Theft

Event summary

  • ITS Logistics reports a critical incident rate of 0.04%, below industry standards, as cargo theft losses surged 60% YoY to $725M in 2025.
  • FMCSA issued a March 2025 bulletin warning against illegal USDOT number sales, a tactic used in 'silent sales' fraud.
  • ITS Logistics partners with GenLogs to scan for illegally sold MC numbers and alert carriers in real-time.
  • ITS Logistics integrates multiple tech platforms (GenLogs, Highway) into its TMS, ITS Drive, for carrier verification and fraud mitigation.

The big picture

Cargo theft is becoming more sophisticated, with criminals leveraging digital tactics like email compromise and AI-enabled fraud. ITS Logistics' strategy combines technology and human oversight to stay ahead of these threats, a model that could set the standard for the industry. The FMCSA's recent actions signal a regulatory crackdown, but gaps remain in enforcement and visibility.

What we're watching

Fraud Evolution
How criminals will adapt to ITS Logistics' real-time carrier verification and other tech-enabled defenses.
Regulatory Impact
Whether FMCSA's MOTUS program and other enforcement measures will close existing loopholes in carrier registration.
Tech Adoption
The pace at which other logistics providers integrate similar fraud detection technologies into their operations.