A leading U.S. trucking giant, once hit by 140 annual cargo thefts, deployed ENFORCER® Locks and slashed incidents to just 10–15 per year. This 89% drop delivered tens of millions in annual savings, rebuilt trust with high-value clients, and proved robust physical security is a game-changer for large fleets.
This national carrier, with thousands of trailers and a large fleet of drivers, serves a wide range of industries requiring high-value freight transportation. As one of America’s largest trucking fleets, this company moves billions in high-value cargo annually across the nation. With great scale came great risk, including an average of 140 trailer thefts per year before a recent security overhaul.
Thousands of trailers in service
Nationwide, with a focus on high-value, high-risk cargo
Average of 140 trailer thefts per year prior to security overhaul
In recent years, the company’s internal security audit revealed a critical weak point: trailer doors were vulnerable to forced entry. Standard latches and generic padlocks offered little resistance to determined thieves. With rising thefts and escalating cargo values, the financial and operational risks had become unsustainable.
The security team was tasked with finding a durable, scalable solution that could be quickly deployed across the national fleet. After extensive consultation with security experts and product testing, the team selected a two-part solution:
Reinforces the latch system and shields the padlock shackle, dramatically improving resistance to cutting and prying.
Corrosion-resistant, pick-proof, and drill-resistant padlocks issued to each driver for uniform protection and ease of use.
Over a multi-year period, the company systematically upgraded every trailer with the ENFORCER® hasp and provided each driver with an ABLOY® padlock. Deployment was supported by internal training to ensure proper usage and compliance across all regions.
Full trailer fleet outfitted with ENFORCER® hasps
Driver-level distribution of ABLOY® padlocks
Training protocols established for consistent lock use
Rollout completed over a 3-year period
The impact was immediate and undeniable. Thefts plummeted from 140 per year to between 10 and 15, yielding an estimated 89.23% reduction in loss events.
decrease in trailer thefts
An estimated tens of millions in annual savings
Reduced incident response costs
Reduced insurance premiums
Improved client confidence
Security leadership noted that nearly all post-implementation thefts occurred when locks were improperly used or not used at all. This underscores the tools’ effectiveness when deployed correctly.
This case underscored the value of investing in high-quality, purpose-built physical security. Two key takeaways emerged:
Looking forward, the company is exploring options to integrate lock usage monitoring and real-time tamper alerts to further elevate their cargo security strategy.
– Director of Security, National Trucking Company
When high-value cargo is on the line, standard locks just aren’t enough. ENFORCER® solutions are field-proven to reduce theft, protect reputation, and strengthen compliance without disrupting your operations.
Protect your high-value cargo, slash theft risks, and unlock tens of millions in potential savings.
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