Some tips to help prevent you being a target for criminals.

24th Febuary 2010

1)  Don't leave keys in the ignition when away from your vehicle,

2)  Get staff to wear ID and/or challenge people they don't know

3)  Remind staff to adopt a 'need to know' ethos when discussing routes/consignments with drivers and consignees

4)  Secure vehicles when making deliveries

5)  Always check identity of individual if approached by person prior to entering a delivery destination, call your dispatch office to confirm the redirection of your delivery.
 
6) Drivers should not discuss their load or destination in public places.

7)  Protect your identity, including documents and company issued clothing. Thieves use shipping orders, consignment notes and company paperwork along with high visibility clothing to impersonate you and collect loads.

8) Watch out for incorrect or short loading by careless or dishonest warehouse staff, even those not directly involved with loading; 

Company Policy.

Build security duties and responsibilities into your company's contract of employment. Contracts should make clear that drivers will face disciplinary proceedings or dismissal if they fail to carry out these duties. Include your company's security instructions in the driver's introduction to the company and driver's handbook. Use photo identification cards for drivers and keep signed photos of all drivers for your personnel records. Never disclose information to telephone callers without verifying who they are. Consider using the Road Haulage Association's Security