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“That was one of the highlights of my career,” Cannon says. “We not only got the bad guys, but we kept eight million hydrocodone pills out of circulation.”��

As cargo theft grew more sophisticated, Cannon also witnessed the evolution of investigative tools and technology. “Today we can monitor shipments more closely and respond quickly if something goes wrong,” he explains. “But criminals are using technology too. They’re creating fraudulent carriers, falsifying paperwork, and diverting loads digitally. It’s a constant battle to stay ahead.”��

Connecting Trucking and Law Enforcement��

When Cannon retired from GBI in 2019, he wasn’t planning on a second career. But just months later, he received a call from Ron Greene, the executive vice president of risk, intelligence, and response at Overhaul. The company was building out its security and law enforcement liaison functions and saw Cannon’s experience and relationships as invaluable.��

“Ron asked if I’d be interested, and within a couple months I was on board,” Cannon says. “It was during the height of COVID, so it was an unusual time to make the move, but it turned out to be a great decision.”��

Today, Cannon and his colleague, retired Kentucky State Police officer Bobby Motley, handle Overhaul’s law enforcement engagement across the U.S. and Canada. Their role is equal parts problem-solver, connector, and advocate, working directly with customers and law enforcement to recover stolen cargo and prevent future incidents.��

“The most important thing is relationships,” Cannon emphasizes. “If you have the right contacts and the right information ready to go, law enforcement can act fast. That can be the difference between losing a shipment or getting it back.”��

Those relationships, along with his perspective, are also what Cannon brings to ATA’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board. For him, the board is not just a forum to share his knowledge, but a chance to learn from others.��

“I enjoy listening to the other members and hearing their perspectives on safety and security,” Cannon says. “Hopefully I’ve been able to pass along some of what I’ve learned in the cargo theft world, but I’ve also learned a lot from the group.”��

Reflecting and Looking Ahead��

Cannon’s career has spanned nearly every aspect of policing — from walking a beat to investigating homicides to drafting legislation. He also played a key role in creating Georgia’s cargo theft statute, working with then-State Representative and former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan to get it passed. It remains one of the few state-level statutes of its kind.��

Despite his many accomplishments, Cannon remains grounded in what motivates him. “I enjoy my job. I enjoy recovering cargo. I enjoy putting bad guys in jail and assisting law enforcement to do the same,” he says.��

As cargo theft continues to rise nationwide, particularly with the surge in organized fraud schemes, Cannon’s perspective is more valuable than ever. His decades of public service, combined with his current work at Overhaul, provide a bridge between the trucking industry and law enforcement at a time when strong partnerships are critical.��

Looking back, Cannon says he never imagined how his career would unfold or that it would lead him to trucking. But he sees a clear through-line in everything he’s done. “From the very beginning, I wanted to protect people and communities,” he reflects. “Today, that means protecting the supply chain and helping the trucking industry keep America moving.”��