As the holiday lights twinkle and families gather around the tree, the global supply chain never truly takes a break—especially not in late December. With last-minute deliveries, high-value electronics, toys, and premium foods flooding the roads, Christmas is one of the busiest—and most vulnerable—times for cargo theft. Thieves know the season: reduced staffing, longer dwell times at distribution centers, and distracted drivers mean more opportunities for opportunistic h

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