What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. All the while, Joe Dobbs just wants to get back to his family. Dark Cargo is an exploration of the world of long-haul trucking; a profession and culture that serves as the perfect backdrop for this neo-noir thriller that plays on all our worst fears of being out on the road, and what lurks in the darkness between the hubs of civilization.