Combat Cargo Theft Today!
Cargo theft is on the rise and it affects everyone, from manufacturers and distributors to sellers and customers. With over 80% of all reported thefts going unrecovered, this issue costs companies $30 billion per year. All industries are at risk, but electronics, home equipment, and industrial building materials are current high-value targets. No matter what you haul or what states you drive in, any cargo is vulnerable to theft. Although 100% safety can’t be guaranteed, these five steps will help you keep your cargo as safe as possible.
1. Educated Drivers
Before employing any driver, be sure all candidates are properly screened to avoid fraud or collusion. Once they’re part of your team, keep them updated on the latest cargo theft trends, known hi-jacking hotspots, high-risk locations along their route, and how to correctly report incidents.
2. Planned Routes
Point out safe places to stop for gas, meals, or layovers. Pre-plan alternate routes in case your driver gets suspicious of thieves while on the road.
3. Arrival and Departure Procedures
When a driver arrives to pick up a load, be sure to verify their identification. If you must stage a load during transportation, use trusted locations or your own company facilities. When arriving at the final destination, your driver should know where and when to deliver, as well as proper methods for requesting and recording the receiver’s identification documents.
4. Pit Stop Security Checks
Train your driver to use well-lit areas for any stops, and make the load as theft-proof as possible by parking against walls or other structures. They should also double-check that all locks and theft prevention equipment are in their proper place and working correctly.
5. Trailer Tracking
The more you can do to keep an eye on your cargo, the better. A robust trailer tracking system will not only provide location data and reporting but will also alert of you of sudden unplanned movements.
CallPass has the solution you’re looking for to revolutionize your trailer management. Solar Sense provides nearly all the tracking capabilities that robust trailer trackers provide and is also supported by a first-class asset management solution. All this information is stored at your fingertips through the LANA Asset platform. An all-encompassing platform that allows you to manage each trailer in your fleet. A feature-filled platform, such as LANA Asset, provides cutting-edge mapping capabilities paired with fully customizable alerts and notifications so you always stay in the know when it comes to your operations.
Start Trailer Tracking and Stop Cargo Theft
You can never be 100% safe from cargo theft, but a comprehensive trailer tracking system can get you close. To learn more about what LANA Asset can do for your operations, please contact us today by clicking the button above to schedule a hassle-free demo.
