Truck thefts are on the rise in Italy
Case studies | 26 April 2023
Truck theft is a constantly growing phenomenon and this is a significant problem for the transport sector.
The heavy vehicle theft grew by 10% in Italy in 2022, according to data from the LoJack Italia company. Similarly, recent data complies by Viasat Observatory shows that 2,416 trucks were stolen in 2022. This represents a 10% rise on 2021. Even more alarming is the fact that heavy vehicles - trucks, trailers, special vehicles, buses and caravans - are less likely to be tracked. Only 1 in 3 is recovered after theft. The recovery percentage of trucks is 34%.
And all this is because these actions are carried out by real criminal organizations with centers for sale and dismantling of stolen vehicles, interested both in the value of the vehicles and of the transported goods.
Specifically, the increase in thefts of heavy vehicles was particularly evident in various regions: in Puglia with 532 cases, followed by Lombardia, Lazio and Campania.
Thieves use hi-tech devices to facilitate their actions, therefore the best method to defend against theft is the satellite technology, which allows you to monitor and protect the vehicle and find it again via geolocation.
