Friday, August 16, 2019
Time for a serious talk about
vehicle theft. As you’re probably aware, transport companies and freight
forwarders are a prime target for this kind of robbery, particularly during
delivery work when trucks are filled with valuable cargo and equipment that
could be resold. To avoid becoming a victim of this type of crime, here are
some precautionary measures that you can take to protect your fleet.
Install Vehicle Cameras, Telematics and Alarms
The first thing to do is fit your
fleet with in-vehicle cameras. There are two major benefits to this. The
cameras can collect telematic data and allow you to recover your vehicle, while
also recording the thief in action. This footage can then serve as evidence
when prosecuting the perpetrator. What’s more, the camera will be evidently
visible and act as a deterrent. You can also install alarm systems of the Gold
Coast area in your vehicle.
You may be concerned about the
cost of these installations. I’d say that the benefits outweigh the price, but
if the latter is an issue, you’ll be happy to know that you’ve probably already
installed some telematic equipment that can be used to protect your vehicles.
GPSs, albeit usually used as navigation systems during delivery work, can also
track your vehicle’s location and help you recover it if it is ever stolen.
Darken the Window Tint and Fit Safety Glass
If your trucks have windows that
are darkened as far as the law allows, then the thief can’t see what is inside
the vehicle. Without the promise of a reward, they may choose to break into an
alternative lorry. Just in case they do persevere, though, make sure that you
have shatter-resistant windows and safety glass to prevent them from cracking
the window and entering through it.
Install Visible Deterrents
Another great investment is
visible deterrents. Using things like steering wheel lock bars, signs or automated
immobilisation devices will help deter thieves. Security lights are
particularly effective, as their flash signals that you have a security alarm system Gold Coast.
