Check Out Top 5 Tips For Truck Drivers To Avoid Theft In India
Are you a truck driver looking for tips to protect the cargo and avoid theft? If, so this is for you, read on for more information.
Driving a truck is a huge responsibility that lies on the shoulder of the driver as well as the company they work for since they need to keep themselves safe and their financial assets away from theft. While trucking has its perks and is an interesting job, there is a dark side to it which involves the risk of unexpectedly being faced with or experiencing theft of belongings and expensive cargo. However, there are ways truckers try to protect themselves and cargo in such situations.
Today, we will look at some tips to protect the cargo effectively and keep drivers safe. In this regard, we have formulated an article which has a few tips from drivers themselves, to help protect your expensive cargo and avoid theft, read on:
- Keep track of hot spots:
As you might know, there are certain locations within cities and remote areas where thieving is quite popular. These are the hotspots you as a trucker need to avoid as much as possible to stay away from trouble. Usually, such areas where freight passes through regularly are wherein thieves are located. It’s best to avoid such routes. In case you need to take such routes, it’s best that you are aware and vigilant.
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- Be aware while resting:
Stopping your truck at a location that is remote and prone to thieving is like waiting for disaster. Make sure that you are stopped at a truck stop crowded to avoid getting robbed. Also, do not wear expensive jewellery while walking outside at night or leave your wallet or purse on the seat since it makes things much easier for thieves.
- Know the details:
Next on the list is to be aware of who you are working with. It’s always good to know the delivery location, who you are delivering to, and who is the person in charge of approval to stay out of trouble. Also, if your company assigns a co-driver, it’s best to know their details like name, address, phone number etc. If in case your boss is ready to assign a co-driver of your choice, do not let that opportunity slip by.
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- Security tech and gizmos:
This is the most obvious among others. You need to install security cameras and upgrade the locking system and GPS tracking technology equipped on your truck. In today’s world, it’s quite easy to track down the miscreants and looters with technology at the reach of your hands. So, make sure to use updated technology.
- Communication:
Finally, it’s best if the company you work at has a schedule for delivery and details of each stop you need to make. Using fleet optimization and tracking technology, fleet managers can keep a close watch on you, the truck and the cargo at the click of a button. So make sure to work for companies that have a good fleet optimization and tracking technology which mandatorily makes you check in from the point to point.
Thus, these are the tips for truck drivers to protect the cargo and avoid theft in India.
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