Thefts of Freightliner Cascadia computer modules (CPCs) are decreasing but remain a problem, with over 340 reported thefts by July. The thefts are driven by a microchip shortage, with stolen modules ...

Thieves are targeting the common powertrain control modules (CPCs) from 2014-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a global semiconductor shortage, reselling the valuable chips on the black market.

Laden with trace amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium, catalytic converters have long been targeted by thieves seeking to extract the rare metals that command a few thousand dollars per ounce.

“Police are investigating the theft of computer modules stolen from trucks ready to go up for auction in Lancaster County. Hess Auctioneers in Marietta said the modules are worth thousands of dollars.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced the launch of a broad company initiative to fight the pervasive theft of common powertrain controller (CPC4) modules from its ...

REPORTER: HESS AUCTIONEERIN MARIETTA IS GETTING READY FOR ITS BIGGEST AUCTION EVER, WI 1800 TRUCKS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE BLOCK. >> WE HAVE CUSMETORS FROM LAL OVER THE COUNTRY. >> WHICH ONE DO YOU ...