What would you do if one of your trucks experienced cargo theft? Working in the transportation industry means you must stay on top of logistics and risks that could hurt your fleet, including physical damages. Training your employees to understand when and where cargo theft could occur is the best way to keep them prepared for the worst case scenarios.
Do you know where most cargo thefts occur? This can vary depending on the location of your vehicles. However, most often, thefts take place in warehouses, during the loading of goods, and when parked at trucking stops. How can you mitigate these issues so your entire fleet can remain safe? Here are some tips to follow:
- Establish a theft reporting process that is efficient and consistent so all employees know how to handle cargo thefts, no matter where they take place.
- Invest in cargo security measures such as guards, alarms, cameras, locks, and GPS tracking systems.
- Teach your truckers about their role in the prevention of theft. You can also enhance learning tools to ensure awareness.
- Thoroughly screen prospective employees to prevent cargo thefts which involve inside information or complicity.
- Make safety and security priorities within your company.
- When determining your shipment routing, try to factor in security to prevent theft.
- Conduct periodic security audits to make sure operations continue to run smoothly.
At Jeffers Insurance, we hope these tips provide you with ways to educate and train your staff to prevent cargo theft as much as possible. Understanding how valuable your equipment is can make you more passionate about protecting it. If you feel you require more security, you may want to have our physical damage insurance. Our superior and responsive services can adequately support you during covered accidents. We can also offer important additional coverage beyond the basic physical damage coverage for electronic equipment, personal property, miscellaneous equipment like tarps, tie-downs, and chains.
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