| Cargo Crime And Vehicle Security Measures |
| Written by Larry Driver | |||
| Saturday, 29 May 2010 07:57 | |||
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If you own a commercial cargo vehicle, you will always be at risk of cargo crime. That is, unless you have the correct commercial vehicle security in place. According to statistics, an astonishing pay out of over 8.5billion every year is made by EU businesses due to loses through cargo crime.
If you own a commercial cargo vehicle, you will always be at risk of cargo crime. That is, unless you have the correct commercial vehicle security in place. According to statistics, an astonishing pay out of over 8.5billion every year is made by EU businesses due to loses through cargo crime. If you own a commercial cargo vehicle, you are a potential target and are a high risk unless you ensure the correct security on your vehicle. Many cargo theft incidents are carried out in an extremely organised way and often against victims using the most popular routes. It is clear that cargo carriers are an attractive target with their often super-high value merchandise. There are ways in which you can reduce the chance of falling victim to such crimes. Be on your guard - Almost 10% of cargo crime is connected to organised crime in which the criminals are provided information by employees. For this reason make sure that no important information about shipments, content values and commodities is left lying around. Employees should also be wary of discussing routes, assignments or merchandise values with those not involved with the business. Check your vehicle security before sleep breaks. Make sure that all the appropriate locking systems and other vehicle security features are in place before you take your nap. There is an alarming trend of criminals removing cargo contents without the driver waking from their sleep breaks. Many commercial vehicle drivers feel that they are safe asleep in their vehicles in lay-bys or secure lorry parks. Just because you are in the vehicle itself does not mean that criminals will be deterred. Take your keys everywhere with you. When you need to leave the drivers cabin ensure you turn off your engine and take your keys with you. A popular trick that could be used by cargo criminals is to stop you at traffic lights and signal that your cargo doors are open. The driver then leaves the cabin, checking the vehicle doors for safety reasons, leaving the engine running and the vehicle a vulnerable target.
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