Oakland Shipment of Nvidia Hardware Valued at $11.4 Million Missing During Transport

OAKLAND — November 7, 2026. Investigators are looking into the disappearance of six pallets of Nvidia computing hardware valued at approximately $11.4 million after a shipment left Oakland for Fort Worth, Texas.

What is known about the shipment?

The cargo departed on August 29 aboard a truck that appeared to display the expected transportation company’s logo. Investigators later lost track of the vehicle in San Bernardino County. Oakland police were notified on September 13, according to a November 5 report by the San Francisco Chronicle citing earlier coverage and investigators.

Unknowns in the case

Authorities have not publicly disclosed which Nvidia products were involved, exactly how the freight was diverted, or whether any hardware has been recovered. No arrests had been announced when the latest account was published. A reported theft should not be presented as proof against a specific carrier or driver.

Why the case matters to California companies

High-value computing equipment is an attractive target for organized cargo theft. The FBI has warned businesses about fraudulent freight identities and compromised logistics accounts. Companies shipping valuable goods should independently verify carriers, control pickup credentials and maintain reliable shipment tracking.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle, November 5, 2026.

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