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 […]
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 […]
What’s Driving the Surge in Cargo Theft?
Cargo theft bounced from “High” to “Extreme” on CargoNet’s Cargo Theft Threat Level indicator at the end of 2022. So far in 2023 it has stayed in the “High” or “Extreme” category. What’s driving the surge in cargo theft? Holidays: The end of year holidays are traditionally a time cargo thieves strike. More freight tends to […]
ENFORCER ABLOY Padlock Prevents Trailer Theft of Food Product
Customer Success Story: ABLOY® Padlock Prevents Food Theft in Michigan A national food distributor avoided a costly theft when criminals attempted to break into a trailer parked in Michigan. The trailer was secured with an ENFORCER® hasp paired with an ABLOY® high-security padlock. The trailer was secured with an ENFORCER® hasp and ABLOY® high-security padlock. […]
ENFORCER® ABLOY® Padlock Travels 2 MILLION MILES!
Customer Success Story: Two Million Miles, One Lock A top 10 U.S. trucking fleet – one of our long-time partners – recently celebrated a major milestone: one of their drivers reached the incredible mark of two million miles on the road. During the celebration, it was revealed that the driver had been using the same […]
ENFORCER Seal Guard Lock Prevents Trailer Break-in of Frozen Food
Customer Success Story: Seal Guard Prevents $400K Cargo Theft One of our longtime customers, a national food shipper, relies on trailer seals arriving intact to protect product integrity and ensure delivery acceptance. To safeguard these seals, they use the ENFORCER Seal Guard Lock across their fleet. Recently, one of their trailers in Atlanta, GA, came under […]