According to NICB, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2023, 850,708 were stolen in 2024, and 659,880 were still stolen in 2025 — roughly one every 48 seconds. At the same time, Verisk CargoNet reported record-breaking cargo theft activity, with 3,625 incidents in 2024 and estimated losses nearing $725 million in 2025. Central Dispatch also warns that transportation fraud is rising, citing a 1,500% increase in theft since 2022.
Risks in vehicle transportation continue to grow, and today a car can be lost not only in a parking lot or on the road, but even at the dispatch stage. More and more often, problems begin with choosing the wrong carrier: a suspiciously low rate, weak document verification, carrier substitution, route changes, or the load being handed off to a third party without the customer’s knowledge.
The problem is that a load board alone does not guarantee security. In its Terms of Use, Central Dispatch clearly states that it cannot control the accuracy, safety, or reliability of all the information posted by users on the platform. In other words, responsibility for choosing the right transport partner ultimately falls on the shipper.
That is exactly why more customers are choosing SendMyRide.
Unlike the model where a vehicle is simply posted to a dispatch board and the customer is left alone with the risk, SendMyRide stays involved from start to finish. We monitor the shipment at every stage — from coordination to final delivery — maintain communication throughout the process, pay close attention to who is actually handling the vehicle, and do not disappear after booking. For the customer, that means greater transparency, greater control, and fewer chances of facing fraud, costly mistakes, or the loss of a vehicle.
Yes, working with a professional broker may cost slightly more than the lowest rate on a load board. But that small difference in price is the cost of making sure your vehicle does not become just another “cheap load” with a high level of risk. When a valuable asset is at stake, saving money upfront can lead to far greater losses later.
SendMyRide is the choice for those who want more than just vehicle transport — they want it done safely, reliably, and with full oversight every step of the way.