TIA Joins Coalition Pushing for Federal Action on Cargo Theft

The Transportation Intermediaries Association has added its voice to a powerful coalition urging Congress to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (CORCA). The letter, signed by over 100 industry organizations, makes it clear: cargo theft isn’t just a retail problem anymore—it’s hitting the entire supply chain, and freight brokers are in the crosshairs.

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Read the letter to Congressional leaders here: Letter to Congress

Why TIA Is Backing CORCA

TIA joined other trade associations including the American Trucking Association, National Association of Manufacturers and the National Retail Federation in supporting this bipartisan legislation because organized criminal networks are increasingly targeting every aspect of the supply chain. Whether it’s brokerages, carriers or shippers, these sophisticated criminal operations are using tactics ranging from cyber-attacks to straight theft, causing billions in losses and putting transportation and logistics personnel at serious risk.

What the Bill Does

• Strengthens Federal Enforcement: Expands federal authority under Title 18 of the U.S. Code to more effectively prosecute aggregated organized retail and cargo theft.

• Establishes a Crime Coordination Center: Creates a Department of Homeland Security led center to facilitate data sharing, intelligence analysis, and joint enforcement efforts targeting both retail theft and multimodal supply chain crimes.

• Increases Penalties for Cargo Theft: Enhances penalties for the organized theft and fraudulent transport of goods, particularly across state lines or international borders.

• Enhances Public-Private Collaboration: Improves coordination among federal agencies – including FMCSA – law enforcement, retailers, and transportation providers to prevent theft and disrupt the resale of stolen goods.

What It Means for Your Business

The passage of CORCA could mean better federal coordination to help prevent theft, prosecute those responsible when a theft occurs and help protect your operations. The message is clear: the industry is ready for federal action.

For more information on how TIA is helping its members and the industry to fight this growing threat, visit our Cargo Theft Resources. To report an incident of cargo theft and strategic theft, please contact fraudhotline@tianet.org or call (703) 299-5700 and select the option for Cargo & Strategic Theft Hotline.