Knights of The Highway™ vs. Cargo Thieves: Why Friday–Sunday is Prime Time for Theft
- Paolo Scrofani
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
If you think cargo thieves punch a 9-to-5 clock and take weekends off… think again.
They work overtime on your weekend.
In the first half of 2025 alone, **48% of all recorded cargo thefts in the U.S. and Canada happened between Friday and Sunday** (CargoNet data). Sunday has now quietly taken the crown as the single most dangerous day of the week for parked loads.
Why the weekend spike?
1. Loads sit still – Drivers are off-duty, trailers are dropped in yards, lots, or roadside spots for 34-hour restarts.
2. Security sleeps – Many shippers and consignees are closed Saturday/Sunday, so no one is watching.
3. Thieves plan ahead – Organized rings scout Thursday/Friday, strike Saturday night or Sunday morning when response time is slowest.
2025’s favorite weekend tricks we’re seeing:
- Fictitious pickups booked for Saturday “emergency” delivery
- ELD/geofence overrides while the driver never notices until Monday
- Strategic lot selection – thieves now use satellite views + real-time truck-stop apps to pick the darkest, least-secure corner
The result? One stolen load can easily top $500,000 and ruin your carrier score for the year.
Your 5-Minute Weekend Security Checklist (save this!)
□ Use Yard Secure™ or a verified secure lot whenever possible – lighted, fenced, camera-covered
□ High-value or sensitive load? No roadside parking – Ever
□ Double-verify seals AND photograph them at drop
□ Activate live GPS pings + geofence alerts that notify YOU, not just the driver
□ Tell drivers: if anyone approaches the trailer this weekend, call 911 first, ask questions later
Bottom line: Thieves don’t take weekends off. Don’t give them one either.
Need a printable Weekend Parking Security Guide or want us to audit your yard risk before the next Friday drop? Hit reply or visit truckwarden.com – we’ll get you sorted before the Knights of The Highway™ ride again.
Stay safe out there,
The TruckWarden Team
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