Cargo thefts are hitting record levels — and technology may be helping the bad guys. On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Ed Garsten, metro Detroit-based reporter and Senior Contributor for Forbes.com, to unpack his latest article: "Tariffs, Tech Could Contribute To Record Rise In Cargo Thefts" (Read it here).

Ed shares insights into how shifting tariffs, advanced tracking tools, and the booming black market are creating a perfect storm for cargo crime — and what trucking professionals should know to protect themselves.

About Ed Garsten:

Ed Garsten is a metro Detroit-based reporter who covers autos and mobility. He’s reported on UAW strikes against the Detroit Three automakers, the rise of autonomous trucking, and urban air mobility. He previously led auto coverage at CNN as its Detroit Bureau Chief (1989–2001) and headed Fiat Chrysler’s digital communications (2005–2016). Garsten earned his Master’s in Journalism at the University of Arizona and hosts the Tales From the Beat podcast, exploring the worlds of news and public relations from both sides.