Choosing the Best Door Locks for Trailers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Securing your trailer isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting your cargo, reputation, and bottom line. In this complete buyer’s guide, we’ll cover why strong trailer locks are essential, what types are available, and how to select the best solution for your operation. Why Strong Door Locks Are Essential for Trailer Security Cargo theft is […]
Landing Gear Locks: An Overlooked Solution for Trailer Theft Prevention
In the ongoing fight against trailer and cargo theft, fleets are investing heavily in technology, surveillance, and tracking systems. But sometimes, the simplest tools make the biggest difference. One of the most underutilized yet highly effective physical deterrents in fleet security is the landing gear lock. While many focus on king pin locks or rear […]
The Role of Swing Door Locks in Protecting High-Value Freight
Cargo theft is one of the fastest-growing threats in transportation today. Criminals often target swing door trailers, which are widely used to move high-value freight across the supply chain. These doors, if left with weak or inadequate protection, provide an easy entry point for thieves. For fleets carrying electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, or retail goods, even […]
Case Study: Food Shipper with Seal Tampering Issues
The Challenge A major food shipper struggled with ongoing seal tampering on its trailers. Standard portable locks weren’t enough: Multiple shipments were rejected, leading to financial losses Delivery timelines were frequently disrupted, causing customer dissatisfaction Insurance claims and disputes over seal tampering piled up, creating extra administrative work The Goal Find a dependable, permanent […]
Key Control Plan
Case Study: Master Key Control Plan A trucking company approached us following incidents of trailer pilferage. While their insurance company recommended our locks, the owner expressed hesitation about implementing a lock program due to past challenges: Drivers frequently lost or broke keys Drivers sometimes left with locks Lack of effective key management system Solution We […]
Truckload Carrier
Truckload carrier seeking a security solution to protect loads from theft and pilferage Large, east coast based truckload carrier was seeking a heavy duty security solution to protect loads from theft and pilferage when moved by their owner operator network. The carrier hauls high value loads and wanted to minimize reputation risk and insurance costs […]
Roll Up Door Security Upgrade
Wholesale distributor seeking an upgrade to security on their roll up trailer doors. A nationwide wholesale distributor was seeking a way to upgrade security on their roll up trailer doors. Their competitors were experiencing an uptick in food and beverage theft during delivery to high crime areas. The challenge was to add an additional layer […]
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 […]