Key Questions Shippers Should Ask Carriers About Security
Protecting cargo is crucial for both shippers and carriers. As a shipper entrusting your goods to a truck carrier, it’s important to inquire about their security measures to safeguard your shipments against theft and loss. Here are key questions to ask your carrier regarding security:
Are You Evaluating Nearshoring for your Supply Chain
Nearshoring is a business tactic where a company relocates some of its operations to a neighboring country. This decision is often driven by factors like lower labor expenses, simplified logistics, and closer proximity. Nearshoring offers advantages over offshoring, such as easier communication, similar time zones, cultural similarities, and reduced travel costs. Moving production from the […]
Comprehensive Physical Security Audit for Trucks and Trailers
A physical security audit is a comprehensive assessment of your fleet’s truck and trailer locks. Typically, this assessment measures current physical security selections against the industry best practices and standards. Why are security audits important? Security audits help organizations assess and mitigate potential risks. By pinpointing vulnerabilities and weaknesses, organizations can take steps to strengthen […]
5 Cargo Security Upgrades
CargoNet has recorded a 59% increase in theft events across the United States and Canada in the third quarter of 2023 when compared to the third quarter of 2022. Fleets are on high alert and tired of dealing with the aftermath of cargo theft. Be proactive with these 5 upgrades to cargo security. Yard Security Upgrade. […]
Now Available: Super Weather Resitant Padlocks from ABLOY®
The SUPER WEATHER PROOF (SWP) padlock range from ABLOY® is now available from Transport Security. The locks are designed for use where padlocks must resist extreme cold and excessive amounts of dirt. SWP padlocks feature an extremely tight, no compromise construction. The lock provides protection against the harshest of conditions. The weather seal cap and other […]
5 Critical Checks to Harden Your Supply Chain This Holiday Season
The holidays are particularly high risk for distributors, manufacturers, shippers and logistics companies. Warehouses and distribution centers tend to have fewer staff onsite and trailers are more often left unattended. Volume also picks up for the season and thieves may steal products they can easily sell to holiday buyers on the black market. Check these […]
Establishing a Security Culture in the Supply chain Industry
A strong security culture is important for companies in the supply chain. It is increasingly imperative to put a security policy in place before a cargo theft event occurs. Equally as important is instilling the components of the policy in your employees. Loss prevention is everyone’s job. Drivers at top trucking companies know the importance […]
What are the true Financial Costs of Cargo Loss
If a trailer is stolen or tampered with, the cost of missing goods can be very high. To calculate the full cost of cargo loss, supply chain managers have to consider more than just the loss of the missing goods. Cost of stolen or damaged equipment, insurance claims and premiums, expedited freight costs and reputation […]
Is Your Fleet A Target For Cargo Theft?
Cargo thieves are always searching for their next target. They are looking for what they can easily get and sell quickly. Fleets can help take the target off their trucks by being security minded and knowledgeable about commodities and locations thieves are attacking. Your answers to the following questions can help you determine the threat […]
ENFORCER Adjustable Lock #1217 Prevents Break-In
Customer Success Story: Major California Retailer Stops Trailer Break-Ins A major national retail chain in California was facing a serious problem – consistent break-ins on their 53’ trailers. Thieves were cutting traditional padlocks or even breaking through the trailers’ locking mechanisms. Standard solutions simply weren’t strong enough to deter these attacks. After hearing about Transport […]