Adapted From Transport TopicsAugust 2011
As if you didnt have enough to worry about as a carhauler or trucker, this article popped up to remind us that cargo theft is one more thing to watch out for. Cargo Theft has always been a problem but I would imagine with a strained economy theft and crime in general are on the rise. It is of paramount importance to protect your autotransport and its valuable cargo as their are plenty of thieves waiting to lift your car carrier or truck. Heres a few tips adapted from Transport Topics
* Lock your trailer and cargo at all times. Thieves want to look at the cargo to find targets. With some vehicles, like a non enclosed carhauler
trailer this is not possible, but with many normal trucking loads it is
* Keep your truck and cargo in view at all times. Some thieves will simply back under your trailer and drive off with your cargo
* Be Careful what you say to strangers on the cb or truck stop, many cargo thieves use this information to target their prey
* Be ready for any possible scam scenario-even a minor accident is a tactic crooks use to distract you while your cargo is raided or hijacked
* Check your vehicle before leaving for your destination for marks alerting thieves which truck to steal
* Check paperwork and authorization before transferring any load. Thieves will pose as the legitimate receiver so you transfer your cargo to them
This is a lot to do but at the very least don't make it easier for criminals to take your car hauler or truck. If they don't know what your carrying or your cargo is watched often, it will be very hard to have your vehicle or car carrier stolen.
Here is the link to the original article
Here is another example of how theft is impacting the industry
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