Truckers do you have a plan to secure your truck load of cargo while in your custody?
Cargo theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, due to lax penalties, high profits and low risk in tracing stolen goods. Cargo theft is on the rise and with the continuing sluggish economy and high unemployment rate, it’s highly likely, even inevitable, that cargo theft will increase.
Trucker cargo is vulnerable to theft and that can disrupt your company, customer service and profits. The question now is how many of you will be prepared to protect your assets, and how many will be satisfied simply to hope nothing bad happens and react only if it does — when it may be too late.
As a business owner you are responsible not only for the safety of your drivers and equipment, but also for the cargo you are transporting.
J.E.B. Insurance Services, LLC is constantly striving to bring attention to our truck clients some of the best trucking services that are available to them. One company we highly recommend is a specialized security company, Secure Trailer Lots, Inc. They have developed “Cargo Secure Safe Havens” for cargo in transition throughout the United States. If you are staying a day or a month they can find you a place to park your trailer for as low as $8.00 a night or $165.00 a month. These ‘safe havens’ include uniform security guards, trailer reservation system, gated and fenced perimeter, 100% security camera surveillance, single or multiple spaces. Whether you are traveling through Florida, Texas or Tennessee, Secure Trailer Lots have convenient locations all over the USA with online reservations or drive up credit card services.
Truckers that are proactive with securing your cargo safely will have future benefits from fewer claims that lower your insurance rate, discounts for parking in secured areas and happy clients at time of delivery of goods. Give J.E.B. Insurance Services, LLC a call to discuss what discounts you would be eligible for on your next insurance policy.
