Summer 2025 isn’t just hot - it’s dangerous. According to The Wall Street Journal, copper cargo theft in the United States has surged by 61% in just the first half of the year. For logistics providers, carriers, and metal traders, this signals a growing threat: your fleet is now a prime target.
Why copper?
Copper prices have hit historic highs in 2025. The explosive growth of electric vehicles, renewable energy projects, and industrial demand has turned copper into a “hot commodity” — not only for the market but for organized crime as well.
How are criminals operating?
These are not random thefts. Criminals have become more coordinated and sophisticated, using methods such as:
- Forged documents and stolen identities
- Fake logistics companies used to hijack shipments
- Hacked load board accounts to reroute or intercept cargo
- Heists at rest stops and even secured parking areas
A single copper theft can cost between $80,000 and $250,000, not including potential contract losses or brand damage.
Unity ELD: Beyond compliance - a smart security solution
In 2025, simple ELD compliance isn’t enough. What you need is an intelligent system that not only logs driver hours but actively tracks routes, monitors driver behavior, and detects suspicious activity in real time.
Here’s how Unity ELD strengthens your fleet’s security:
✅ Real-time GPS tracking
Track your trucks with pinpoint accuracy, even in remote or high-risk zones.
✅ Route deviation alerts
Get instant notifications if a truck deviates from the approved route.
✅ Unscheduled stop warnings
If your vehicle stops unexpectedly or remains idle too long, you’re automatically alerted.
✅ Route & time verification
Ensure the logbook data matches the actual driver behavior and timing.
✅ 24/7 Driver activity monitoring
Analyze shifts, breaks, and movement patterns to detect internal or external threats.
Real case: $140,000 cargo saved with Unity ELD
In June 2025, a Unity ELD client received a nighttime alert for an unscheduled stop. When dispatch couldn’t reach the driver, a security team was sent using live GPS coordinates. Within minutes, the truck was located — and the thieves were caught before accessing the trailer.
The outcome? $140,000 worth of cargo saved and a $600,000 contract preserved.
Prevention Is the only real protection
Once your cargo is gone, it’s too late. Prevention is your only line of defense — and Unity ELD makes that defense proactive, intelligent, and reliable.
Start protecting your fleet today:
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You have nothing to lose — except risk.
Unity ELD — more than just a logbook.