Two ringleaders and two drivers of a cargo theft ring based out of Louisville, Kentucky have been sentenced for their roles in stealing at least $30 million in cargo. While sentences vary, one man will be spending only 12 months in prison.
According to a press release issued by the Department of Justice, the group operated from at least August of 2012 through May of 2015. During that time their sophisticated operation targeted high-value loads in multiple different states.
The group would drive to different states to scout out distribution facilities. They targeted facilities that were hubs for high-end electronics, clothing, pharmaceuticals, and other expensive items. Once they found a load they wanted, they would follow the truck along its route until the driver stopped for gas or to sleep.
Once an opportunity presented itself, a thief would drive off with the both tractor and trailer. Generally, they would drive less than 20 miles before stopping. The trailer would be switched to a different tractor. The stolen tractor would be left behind. They would then make off with the fully loaded trailer.
Due to prior convictions, the two ringleaders were sentenced to 150 months and 108 months in prison. One driver was sentenced to 87 months while the other received only 12 months in prison. All four were also sentenced to three years of probation.
In addition to those four, seven others who were involved were sentenced previously to anywhere from 96 months in prison to just serving probation.
The cargo theft ring was brought down through a years-long joint investigation between the FBI and the Kentucky State Police Vehicle Investigations Branch. They were assisted by the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department, Wythe County (Virginia) Sherriff’s Office, Fayette County (Ohio) Sherriff’s Office, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Source: DOJ, truckinginfo, ttnews
Instagram: MuthaTrucka69 says
I couldn’t read anymore after I read, “.. multiple different states.” Do they have a teenager writing these articles as a Language Arts homework assignment..??
Harry Shively Extra professional driver says
No, they have a trucker writing them.
Patrick says
Too light of a sentence they should receive more time .
Like 5 to 10 years .
This country is going to hell in a hand basket .
As a trucker we spend endless hrs out here risking our life’s
Daily as a trucker if you comment a crime you do the time . Fraud theft stolen freight? And all they get is a slap on the wrist. And probation. Now they have a cot 3 meals a day . And we The America truckers are footing the bill as well as anyone else in prison.
What ever happened to the chain gangs . Hell I’d be better off in prison at least I would nt
Be in this world of time outs
Truck dog says
Maybe you dont ubderstand that 96-150 months is years behind bars.. only 1 got 12 months because he was the snitch.. js
Rico says
Patrick only read the headline…..
Mike says
Well. 108 months = 9 years
87 months = 7 1/4 years
Pretty sure the guy that got 1 year did the snitching. That’s the easy math
Dave Keiser says
That’s the gospel…..The millennial syndicate. First to snitch is the first to walk. No honor amongst thieves anymore. I guess when the mob and the hitmen started snitching everybody thought it was ok. 3 can keep a secret if 2 are dead.
TruckinDude says
Maybe you should read the article before spouting off!
math is hard says
lol, 150 months is 12.5years dude…shm
Steve P says
Truck Dog. You are correct. The person who wrote the artical obviously has no clue about how prosecutors work.
Get one guy to flip and their case becomes much stronger.
Ron Harrison says
The only reason for the 108 months (9yrs) and 150 months (12 1/2 yrs) is prior record those is a very light sentences for $30 million dollars no mention of restitution.
mousekiller says
No clue how trucking works. Probably a temp office filler. but we still got the info , who really cares about terminology any way. picky picky.
Silverspur says
They’ll be out on parile in 3 years.
Craig says
They will be out on probation in about 18 months and repeat. There should be a law to protect the drivers
And allow for them to carry weapons for protection when they have been certified to carry. Also maybe we should also prosecute the parole board and judges of the prior felons.
Shep says
So if the driver is sleeping what happens to him when they steal his truck? Do they kick him outa his truck at the truck stop or take him for a ride? Whatcha think???
Bella says
They failed to mention the name of the company and the perps. Living in Louisville I’d like to know who’s in the neighborhood.