Cargo theft: close the gaps in trailer security
Review trailer location, yard departures and the response process—not just the tracker installation.
Cargo Trailer Security – How to Secure a Trailer
From robbers attacking merchants on trading roads, to pirates seizing ships at sea, to bandits on horseback robbing stagecoaches, cargo theft has been around for centuries.
Fast forward to today, Trucks have replaced horse-drawn wagons and today’s perpetrators are not the robbers we see in western movies, but cargo theft is more relevant than ever having a significant impact on the U.S. economy. It is estimated that cargo crime accounts for a direct merchandise loss of $15 to $30 billion per year.
In 2017, The average loss value per incident was $254,800, with food and beverage being the most targeted with electronics in second place.
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- GPS Asset Tracking
Know when a trailer leaves the yard
Set an expected parking area and review movement outside that area. Assign someone to check an unexpected departure against the dispatch schedule before escalating it.
Do not treat a location report as a security plan
A tracker helps establish where a trailer was reported. Pair that information with controlled access, driver check-ins and a documented response to missing equipment. Reporting depends on the installed device, connectivity and configuration.
Make alerts actionable
Decide who receives an alert, what they should verify and who to contact next. Keep trailer identifiers and dispatch records available so an unexpected movement can be investigated promptly.
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