Illinois’ 5 Worst Corridors for Cargo Theft

Illinois is one of the states where cargo theft has become a huge problem. Within the Land of Lincoln, there are 5 corridors that see the most theft of goods that are being transported more than any others.

Heavy Duty Trucking revealed data that shows Illinois is one of the top 3 states in America for cargo theft. If you look at a map of the United States, it's obvious why that's the case. Illinois sits as the primary Midwestern hub for goods that are flown by plane, driven by truck and transported by train for the rest of the region. Here are the 5 corridors in Illinois that have become hotspots for cargo thieves.

Those that target cargo in Illinois are often not just isolated villains. There are organized cargo crime organizations that make millions of dollars on the black market from goods they grab in Illinois before or even while it's in transit.

What can companies do to combat cargo theft in Illinois?

One big aspect of cargo theft in Illinois begins at a digital level where companies need next-level security protecting information about what cargo is going where. Truck driving companies also are deploying multi-levels of physical security, too. It's an uphill battle (no driving pun intended) for cargo transported across Illinois to reach its destination before villains can get their dirty hands on it.