Freight security · network-specific research
A familiar carrier email address still needs verification.
FreightWaves reports that compromised communications appeared in 40.2% of Highway’s Q3 stolen-load reports. The finding covers Highway’s network and cannot describe all U.S. theft.
What the sources establish
Highway’s Q3 2026 report page highlights compromised communications, ownership changes and the limits of relying on established carrier credentials. FreightWaves’ November 7 reporting attributes 40.2% of Highway’s third-quarter stolen-load reports to compromised communications.
That percentage describes reported stolen loads within Highway’s network. It is not the percentage of all freight shipments stolen, a nationwide theft estimate, or proof that a particular carrier is unsafe. The exact percentage is attributed to FreightWaves because Highway’s public report page does not display it.
The operational concern is practical: a familiar inbox or established carrier identity can be misused. An earlier successful shipment does not authenticate the person requesting the next load or a changed delivery instruction.
Crossroads perspective
A practical next step
Confirm unexpected reroutes, payment changes and requests for shipment details using a previously verified contact channel. Protect email accounts with multifactor authentication and report suspicious changes promptly.
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Sources, dates & corrections
This November 9 research edition was updated and its sources checked November 10, 2026. Source publication dates and event periods appear on each story. The October 30 edition and its stories remain available in the archive.
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