The turkey is gone, the leftovers are dwindling, and the holiday lights are up… but so are the thieves. December isn’t just the most wonderful time of the year — it’s officially the most dangerous month for cargo crime in the United States. Early numbers from CargoNet and Overhaul are Flashing Red : - Q3 2025 already saw 645 reported thefts (+29% YoY) - Thanksgiving week alone logged 31 food & beverage incidents - December historically averages 11 thefts per day, wit