Equipment and automotive theft is a rising issue amongst local businesses in recent times.
Thieves always seem to find new ways to get to your goods, so it is always important to be prepared, whether that is within your property, or out of it.
Below are some handy items that we recommend having on hand to keep your trailer and equipment safe and secure from theft:
WHEEL CLAMP find out more here
A wheel clamp is a great way to ensure your trailer is kept immobile on steep roads, but also to prevent unauthorised driveaways. The clamps are usually brightly coloured and are a great visual deterrent in parking lots, and an added security within a shed or warehouse
HEAVY DUTY COUPLING LOCK find out more here
A heavy duty coupling lock is the more subtle but effective way of quickly ensuring your trailer is safe from theft. Simply clamp the lock over the trailers coupling secure with the key.
PARKING + SECURITY POSTS find out more here
Parking and security posts are recommended to be used in company parking lots where the trailer has a permanent spot.
These posts are ideally used overnight, where the posts are simply latched and locked into a concreted anchor point, securing the trailer.
SECURITY CAMERAS
Installing security cameras on your premises or temporary security on your jobsite are recommended to help deter thieves and capture footage of any incidents.
ALARMS + MOTION SENSORS
Alarms can be beneficial when installed on your trailer and equipment, these alarm systems can be a great deterrent to any unauthorised use and are a great way of alerting the driver immediately that something is wrong. This is especially helpful if the trailer is left on location overnight or has to be parked over a long period of time.
You can also benefit from a GPS tracker on your trailer to increase the likelihood of your trailer being recovered on the occasion it is stolen, we recommend placing these tracking systems in a hard to reach, watertight location under the tray of the trailer.
Although there are many ways of preventing trailer theft, it is important not to make your trailer an easy target for thieves.
Especially while travelling through unknown towns to locations, it is important to keep the trailer attached to the main vehicle where possible to and to park only in well lit areas with high security. Drivers should also avoid:
- Leaving vehicles idling at rest stops or unmanned parking lots
- Unhitching trailers without security precautions
- Leaving load unchained or unmanned overnight
- Openly discussing the value of the trailer or cargo to strangers
Keeping your trailer and cargo safe from theft should be greatly considered when purchasing a trailer for work away from your main business premises or where you'll be in low security areas.
We hope that the above recommendations will help prepare you for boosting your business with an Ox Trailer.
