Mile Marker 76 - Scott Cornell on Cargo Theft, Supply Chain Security, and Prevention

Beyond the Bulldog · Oct 15, 2026 · 57m

We sit down with Scott Cornell, Executive Vice President with SPG Cargo and Logistics, to talk about cargo theft, supply chain security, and the growing risks facing carriers, brokers, shippers, and drivers. Scott explains why cargo theft is difficult to measure, how organized crime groups target freight, and why the real cost often goes far beyond the value listed on the bill of lading.

Scott also discusses how cargo theft has changed since 2020, including the rise of strategic theft, double brokering, email intrusion, identity fraud, and new tactics that can pull legitimate carriers and…