Security That Moves with Estes

From yard to delivery, ENFORCER locks deliver fleet-wide protection and measurable ROI for national carriers like Estes.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Leading shipping and retail companies rely on Enforcer locks to protect their fleets, reporting significant theft reductions. Join them in safeguarding your assets, reputation, and customer trust.

Protecting Estes’ Margins and Growing Revenue Through Security

For a carrier with the scale and reputation of Estes, cargo theft isn’t just a cost – it’s a competitive differentiator when prevented. In Q2 2025, U.S. theft losses averaged $203,586 per incident, with high-risk states like California and Texas continuing to lead in activity.

Revenue Growth from a Strong Safety Record

Fleets with proven security stacks are winning more contracts, expanding into higher-value freight lanes, and attracting shippers who prioritize risk-free delivery. We’ve seen large carriers grow their book of business simply by being able to demonstrate their theft-prevention capabilities.
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Avoided Losses

Prevented thefts protect the cargo’s value and ensure deliveries arrive on time. Every avoided incident also reduces the costs tied to claims, chargebacks, equipment repairs, and insurance increases, while protecting customer trust and company margins.

Operational Continuity

With fewer theft disruptions, routes stay on schedule, costs remain steady, and forecasts hold true. Smooth operations reduce overtime, minimize re-routing, and keeping freight moving without the disruption of recoveries or emergencies fixes.
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Fleets of comparable size have deployed ENFORCER® high-security locks fleet-wide – solutions with a 10+ year service life and a documented track record of cutting theft by up to 90%.

We can model exactly what that means for Estes using our ROI Calculator, based on conservative, real-world data.

Permanent automatic locking solution for roll-up doors.

Currently in the field as the go-to solution for FedEx and UPS trucks.

Battling Cargo Theft Challenges for Estes Terminal Managers

If you are a terminal manager at Estes, you have seen the impact of cargo theft firsthand. Thieves target trucks and containers in high-risk areas such as California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois, creating frustrating situations that disrupt operations.

Wasted Time on Theft Fallout

Investigations, reports, and recovery efforts consume hours, delaying operations and increasing overtime, especially with theft rates projected to rise 22% this year.
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Everyday Hassle of Break-Ins

Physical breaches at stops or terminals create chaos – damaged equipment, scattered cargo, and safety risks – turning efficient workflows into constant disruptions.

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Roll-Up door lock 8050

Enforcer lock

ABLOY 341- 25 Enforcer Padlock

Hasp 8000 and 8014

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Adjustable trailer door lock 1217

Competitor Feature Comparison

Abloy Padlocks

Closest Competitor

Generic Retail Lock
Designed to not freeze up

Master system keyway ready

Replacement keys

Available shrouded shackle

Restricted keyway

Disc cylinder

High cut resistance

Engineered for transportation

High drill resistance

Lock can be serviced

Corrosion resistance

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Adjustable Trailer Door Lock 1218

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Graphical representation of a locking system

Competitor

Lock clip

Hasp 8014

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Transport security lock clip

Competitor

A transport security lock system

Seal Guard 5950

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Competitor

Projected ROI
for Lock Investments

Formula
assumptions

To keep this tool quick and easy to use, several assumptions are pre-filled based on industry standards and TSI’s product data:

Theft Reduction Estimate:
A 90% reduction in theft is assumed based on real-world results from ENFORCER® lock customers across trucking, rail, and container fleets.

Annual Operating Costs:
Estimated at 4% of the initial lock investment, this includes expected costs for service, replacement, administration, and maintenance.

Lock Unit Cost:
A $173 per-lock investment is assumed, based on typical pricing for ENFORCER® high-security locking solutions.
Useful Lifespan of Locks:
Locks are assumed to have a 10-year service life, based on ENFORCER® durability in high-use environments.
Tax Rate:
A 34% corporate tax rate is applied to estimated savings for a realistic view of net benefit.
Discount Rate (Cost of Capital):
A 12% discount rate is used to calculate the present value of future savings, in line with industry-standard capital budgeting practices.

Contact for custom analysis

These assumptions ensure the ROI estimate is directionally accurate and defensible for business-case use. If you’d like a custom analysis using your organization’s specific financial assumptions, contact our team.

Real World
Example

Unlock Massive ROI with Long-Term Fleet Security

10-Year Lock Lifespan → 4,627% ROI

The
Problem

Cargo theft remains a persistent and costly threat. One major fleet was losing 140 loads per year, each valued at $281K+, before implementing high-security physical locks.

The Investment

$950,000 one-time cost for locks

Locks last 10 years → $95,000/year when annualized

The Result

Theft reduced from 140 to 10 loads annually

130 loads saved x $281,757 avg. value = $36.6M in annual savings

The ROI

Annual Savings: $36.6M
Annualized Cost: $95K
ROI: 4,627%

Key
Takeaway

For a fraction of one trailer loss, you can secure your entire fleet for a decade.

Secure Your Fleet Today

Don’t let cargo theft disrupt your operations. Request a demo or get a custom quote to see how Transport Security’s locks protect your assets.

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ENFORCER® Trailer Security Solutions

Our keying solutions fit a wide range of scenarios

Objections That Cost You More Than Locks

Locks are too expensive for a large fleet.

With average cargo theft losses at $214,104 (CargoNet), investing $115–$238 per trailer is a fraction of that cost. Securing 100 trailers? That’s $11,500–$23,800 total, still less than one loss. Plus, strong physical security can support insurance discounts and reduce claim friction.

Locks slow down our drivers.

Seconds to lock. Hours to recover stolen cargo. Our locks are fast and easy to use adding minimal time, while preventing the massive delays of police reports, insurance claims, and customer damage.

Thieves will break in anyway.

Not if you make it hard. Most cargo thefts are crimes of opportunity. A hardened lock shifts attention to the next, easier target. Our locks are built to resist cutting, prying, and tampering.

Locks make trailers look valuable.

Unlocked trailers signal the opposite: easy target. Sophisticated cargo thieves already know how to spot high-value loads. A visible lock is a deterrent.

Tech solutions are better than locks.

Tech alerts. Locks prevent. GPS and sensors help you respond after a breach. Our locks stop the breach from happening. The most secure fleets use both.

We don’t have any theft.

You do, you just don’t want to talk about it.

Cargo goes missing more often than reported. It’s written off as miscounted, misplaced, or misdelivered. But quiet theft is still theft and it adds up. Physical locks don’t just prevent headline-grabbing heists; they stop the everyday losses no one wants to own up to.

Security Stack

Foundational Layer: Physical Security

The First and Strongest Line of Defense

Most cargo theft starts with simple opportunity, and nothing shuts it down faster than high-grade physical barriers. Trailer locks, king pin locks, air cuff locks, and landing gear devices form the bedrock of transportation security, delivering proven ROI by preventing theft before it begins. These rugged, field-tested tools are the essential deterrent every fleet should build around.

Why it matters: Without physical security, the rest of your stack is built on sand.

Technology Layer

Visibility, Control, and Intelligence in Real Time

While locks protect the load, tech protects the plan. Modern systems layer in real-time GPS tracking, temperature and door sensors, geofencing alerts, route risk planning, and cybersecurity protections for fleet data. Technology enables proactive decision-making and rapid response when something goes wrong.

Key tools: Telematics | Geofencing | IoT Sensors | Cybersecurity | Digital Route Risk Platforms

People-Based Security

The Human Element Still Matters

No technology can replace trained, trustworthy people. Background checks, driver protocols, cargo escorts, and incident response training are vital in reducing human-error-based losses and enabling quick action under threat.

Key components: Employee vetting | Driver training | Escort deployment | Security culture

Operational Security

Policy, Partnership, and Proactive Planning

Security isn’t just hardware and software, it’s ongoing process. From collaborating with CargoNet and TAPA to running internal audits and refining SOPs, operational discipline is what connects all the layers of your stack into a cohesive program.

Key actions: Law enforcement collaboration | Risk assessments | SOP enforcement | Threat intelligence updates

Secure Your Fleet with Custom Key Control

At Transport Security, we understand that every fleet has unique security needs. That’s why we offer custom keying solutions built around ABLOY® technology, ensuring that each lock meets the demands of your specific operations, whether you run a single truck or manage a nationwide logistics network.

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Why Keying
Matters

Protecting your cargo isn’t just about having strong locks; it’s also about ensuring the right people have the right keys at the right time. A thoughtful keying strategy helps you:  

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Prevent Unauthorized Access

Only authorized personnel can open locks, reducing theft and liability risks.

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Streamline Operations

A single master key can open multiple locks, minimizing the number of keys your drivers or managers carry.

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Enhance Accountability

With well-defined keying systems, you always know who has access to which areas, bolstering compliance and safety.

Our Keying Systems

Keyed Different

Each lock is keyed to a unique key code, ideal for operations needing highly individualized security.

  • Maximum Individual Control: Perfect for high-value cargo or when each lock must remain exclusive.
  • Ideal For: Owner-operators or specific high-risk routes.

Keyed Alike

Two or more locks share the same key, simplifying day-to-day use and reducing the hassle of managing multiple keys and ensuring operational efficiency.

  • Convenient & Efficient: Perfect for fleets, multiple drivers, or shippers when locks are frequently accessed by the same company.
  • Ideal For: Multiple locks on the same truck and trailer or intermodal cargo shipping logistics.

Master Keyed Systems

A master key system offers versatile access control that you can customize to your exact needs. Each lock or group of locks can have its unique key, but a master key can open them all. This approach balances individual security with overarching managerial access.

  • Centralized Control: Fleet managers or authorized personnel can open all locks, while drivers only access locks they’re assigned.
  • Ideal For: Large fleets with multiple routes, terminals or distribution centers.

Built for Fleets Proven on the Road

The strongest physical security, designed for the supply chain, trusted by the nation’s largest carriers.
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Engineered to Stop Cargo Theft.

Our locks are made specifically for trucks, trailers, and containers – not adapted from warehouse doors or consumer-grade solutions. Every product is tested under real-world fleet conditions.
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Materials That Mean Business.

Partnered with ABLOY®, we use case-hardened steel, weather-sealed cylinders, and anti-pick tech. The Enforcer® is recognized industry-wide as the best-in-class protection against physical attack.
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A Suite of Modern Solutions.

Secure your trailer doors, landing gear, air brakes, and king pins with keyed-alike or master-keyed systems. Long service life with rekeying or keyless electronic options available.
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Not Just Theory - Proven Results.

40+ years of securing the biggest U.S. carriers. Theft reductions as high as 95%. This is the system that’s working right now – not a new idea waiting for field validation.
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What our customers
are saying

“Transporting critical assets at today’s elevated threat level calls for proven security measures. Protocols need to be created and adhered to for cargo in-transit and at rest. At DeSpir, we utilize industry best practices to safeguard our clients’ cargo. This includes securing trailers with hardened padlocks and additional high security locking devices.”

– Ron Devitt

Co Founder & Managing Partner,
DeSpir Logistics
“An unlocked trailer is an easy target to a cargo thief. Utilizing a high-security lock, like the products provided by Transport Security, provides a strong deterrent to cargo theft. Our customers trust us with their product, and we trust the products offered by Transport Security.”

– Christopher Hilkemann

Risk Management / Associate General Counsel

Crete Carrier Corporation | Shaffer Trucking

Affordable Protection, Tailored to Your Needs

Contact us for a custom quote based on your fleet size and needs.

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