Prevention is better than cure

THEFT PREVENTION

Thieves are opportunists and they are getting more creative and sophisticated in all kinds of theft. Most thefts are usually pre-planed and highly coordinated, so we all need to be properly trained and updated on theft prevention and security. If you are transportation company, it is good idea to start with your truck drivers, but keep in mind that your company will benefit if you provide security theft prevention training for all other employees in your company.

Proper security will make premeditated theft difficult!

Advances in technology such as tracking, and monitoring are great, but technology alone is usually not enough for sophisticated thieves because they can use and quickly adapt to modern technology too. For best theft prevention, many successful transportation companies use technology and have established security culture within the company. Fundamental security practices and employees trained in awareness and theft prevention are the best way to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, costs, and bottom line results.

Truck Drivers Should Execute Basic Safety Practices

Protect Information - Protect information about your freight and its movement. Avoid discussing a company's freight with other people, other drivers, or other employees in your company who are not in charge or directly involved in your freight and its movement. Never talk or share information about your freight and its movement with other drivers and people on the road, in social surroundings, or over the CB network or any other social network. Never leave documents containing details of your freight or freight movements in your vehicle.

Lock Your Vehicle - Always remove your keys and lock your vehicle, no matter how short a time you are leaving the vehicle. Many drivers have had their vehicles stolen from service stations as they go to pay for the fuel or buy something. Never leave a vehicle unattended without removing the keys and locking the vehicle. Never leave your license, credit cards, documents with your name or address (or any other important documents), home or work keys in the vehicle either, the thief may use them to their advantage.

Protect Your Keys - Since vehicle security technology has evolved over the past 10 years, it is extremely difficult to steal a vehicle without the keys. Vehicle thieves know that, and that is the main reason why they are looking to steal your keys lately. Some drivers will leave their keys everywhere, on the counters, in desks, lockers, or even in the console of their vehicle. This defeats the built in security features and allows thieves to simply use keys and drive away. Lock your vehicle whenever it's unattended, treat your keys like cash or other valuables, and protect them accordingly. Never leave emergency keys and important documents in the vehicle while it's unoccupied.

Be Alert - Be aware of possible surveillance being conducted on you and your cargo. This includes taking note of vehicles parked around, and people around you. Immediately report all suspicious activity and/or theft, to management and law enforcement officials as criminals can act and move stolen goods quickly.