Trucking news and briefs for Monday, June 29, 2020:
Be wary of July 4 weekend cargo theft activity
Cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard has released a warning to fleets and truck drivers to be prepared for increased cargo theft activity during the extended Independence Day weekend.
The firm says that with July 4 falling on Saturday, many shippers and receivers will be closed either Friday and/or Monday in observance of the holiday, which could result in longer stage times and lower security staffing.
In the July 4 holiday periods from 2015-2019, SensiGuard recorded 2.9 thefts per day across the country with an average loss value of $215,130, which is a theft rate 39% higher and a loss value 43% higher than the rest of the year. Arkansas (+219%), North Carolina (+147%), Texas (+49%), Ontario (+72%), and Tennessee (+91%) all had significantly higher theft rates during the holiday weekend than throughout the year.
SensiGuard offers the following recommendations for carriers and drivers to protect against cargo theft:
- Communication between drivers and shippers needs to be firmly established and regularly maintained during hauls.
- Truck stops, highway rest areas and distribution centers are frequent targets for thieves. Make sure drivers are stopping in locations that are as secure as possible, such as those with controlled access, adequate lighting, video surveillance and more.
- If cargo must be left unattended for any period of time, it should be as secure as possible. Theft-resistant locking/sealing mechanisms for tractors, trailers and cargo compartments; disabling technology for the trucks; and parking vehicles and/or cargo compartments in a way that makes access as difficult as possible are all things worthy of strong consideration.
- Use tracking technology, such as GPS monitoring, if at all possible.
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