You might not know this, but Cargo theft is spiking across the country. I came across a viral post on Reddit that names several truck stops in the Dallas, TX, area and across The Lone Star State as “dangerous.”
While the claims have not been peer-reviewed, Reddit tends to be a reliable source when it comes to things like this. If nothing else, it’s just some good information to have in your back pocket when road-trippin’ through Texas.
Dangerous Texas Truck Stops
I mean, as much as we wish there was, there’s not always a Buc-ee’s waiting for you at every stop. Well, for now at least.
The original poster of this list called “Do Not Stop”: a list of truck stops to avoid if you have a high-value load,” is Boing Boing. While this post is more of a guideline for long-haul truck drivers, I don’t want to stop with my family at places where sketchy things are known to happen.
Here is what a few Reddit commenters had to say about the list:
“It’s for theft (organized theft) of High-Value Loads, like a trailer full of cigarette cartons,” one explained. “Sometimes the theft starts with a corrupt employee at the weigh stations who ask ‘what’s in the load.’ Smart drivers tell them it’s ‘sealed,’ or ‘not your concern’ if they feel froggy.”…