Cargo trailer thefts are rising. Here’s what the data shows.

Cargo theft rose sharply in 2024.

• 2,217 U.S. incidents, up 49% from 2023. (Overhaul)

• 3,625 incidents across the U.S. and Canada, up 27%, with an average loss of $202,364. (CargoNet)

• Vehicle theft overall fell 17%. (NICB)

 

So, thieves are shifting targets. They’re after trailers.

Why?

They’re easy to move, hard to trace, and packed with high-value gear. Most states don’t even log trailer thefts clearly, so the true count is buried in “cargo theft” data.

How to reduce your risk:

Make it loud. A siren buys you time. Our PTS-2 alarms stay armed even without a subscription.

Get alerts fast. The G2 sends instant texts or emails if the trailer moves, a door opens, or power is cut.

Slow them down. Add brake-lock or hitch-lock integration. Thieves hate time and attention.

Track it. GPS plus alert logs give law enforcement a real shot at recovery.

Stack deterrents. High-security locks, strobes, decals. Every layer helps.

If your trailer sits overnight at hotels, job sites, or race events, it’s at risk.

 

With Trailer-Alarms.com systems, most of these thefts could have been prevented—or at least stopped before the trailer vanished.

Your trailer isn’t special to thieves. But it’s critical to you.

Protect it like it matters, because it does.