In this episode of Tell Me Everything: Fraud Girl Fridays, Danielle Spinelli is joined by Officer Kyle of the California Highway Patrol’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) to talk about cargo theft, freight fraud, law enforcement investigations, and what the logistics industry can do to help stop stolen loads.

Officer Kyle shares how California’s cargo theft task force was built, what CTIP actually does, and how cargo crime has changed over the years. What used to be more straightforward truck and warehouse theft has evolved into complex freight fraud schemes involving cross-docks, fictitious pickups, stolen identities, VoIP numbers, resold MC authority, online marketplaces, and organized networks that often stretch across state lines and even beyond the country.

Danielle and Officer Kyle also break down what brokers, shippers, carriers, and freight professionals should do the moment they suspect a load has been stolen. From reporting to local law enforcement and CargoNet, to having license plates, surveillance footage, serial numbers, trackers, and internal response plans ready, this episode is packed with practical advice that could help improve recovery chances and support active investigations.

Officer Kyle also shares real stories from the field, including warehouse recoveries, undercover buys, and just how much stolen freight can be tied to a single operation. This is a must-watch episode for anyone in logistics, supply chain, transportation, cargo claims, freight security, or cargo theft prevention.