Guinness Trailer Theft: What the Runcorn Cargo Theft Shows About Trailer Security The theft of around 70,400 pints’ worth of Guinness from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, highlights the security challenges faced by operators storing high-value cargo in trailers. According to Cheshire Police, two lorries were driven into an industrial estate on 31 August [...]

A railway bridge on the A5 Watling Street in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has once again highlighted the ongoing problem of low bridge strikes in the UK after being hit by lorries twice in just two days. The bridge was struck on Sunday 16 August, resulting in the closure of the A5. A second collision occurred on [...]

Cargo theft continues to be a growing concern for the logistics industry, with organised crime gangs increasingly targeting HGVs, trailers and warehouses. These offences come with significant financial losses; figures show that cargo thefts result in the loss of over £68 million in stolen goods, and the financial consequences are even greater when both the [...]

Freight Crime - A Growing Problem Freight crime involves illegally targeting the transportation and storage of goods, and can include theft from lorries, trailers and warehouses, fuel theft, tampering with shipments, and organised attacks on vehicles or storage facilities. The true scale of freight crime is statistically difficult to track, as there is currently no dedicated [...]

ACSS will demonstrate its Sentinel System live at Road Transport Expo 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July 2026. Visitors will see how Sentinel uses AI video intelligence to help fleet operators protect parked HGVs, trailers, vans and commercial vehicles from fuel theft, curtain slashing, cargo interference, vandalism and tampering. Sentinel is a [...]

Cargo theft continues to be a growing concern across the UK logistics sector, with organised criminal groups increasingly targeting HGVs, trailers, warehouses, and unsecured parking locations. As transport operations become more connected and time-sensitive, fleet operators are under greater pressure to improve cargo protection, driver safety, and operational visibility. According to recent industry reports, UK [...]

Cargo theft is continuing to rise across the UK and Europe, with losses increasing year on year. According to the Road Haulage Association (RHA), £111 million worth of goods were stolen from lorries in 2024, up from £68 million in 2023. This level of growth suggests a sustained and organised issue rather than isolated incidents. [...]

Every fleet relies on visibility, but what that looks like in practice varies. A logistics operator may need to monitor cargo areas, while a construction fleet may prioritise blind spot coverage. Passenger transport brings its own safety considerations. Despite these differences, many platforms still focus primarily on forward-facing cameras, leaving gaps in overall visibility. Samsara [...]

Every fleet operates differently. An operator managing temperature-controlled deliveries has very different priorities to one transporting high-value goods or running passenger services. Compliance requirements differ. Software systems differ. Risk profiles differ. Yet many fleets still rely on telematics platforms designed as generic, one-size-fits-all solutions. The common misconception around bespoke solutions relates to the costs and [...]

While the UK has some of the safest roads globally, approximately four people still die on them every day, with thousands more seriously injured every year; in 2024, there were over 1600 deaths and 28,000 people seriously injured on Britain’s roads. Though the UK has historically been a global leader in road safety, over [...]