Container security is a pressing issue for the whole of the freight industry, from haulage companies to the drivers themselves. The latest development in this arena, the Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert, highlights the concerns that drivers have about container theft and even about their own personal safety. Drivers will be able to protect themselves better than ever before against the growing problem of haulage theft when using the text alert alongside the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System (http://www.zenloc.com).
Truckersworld.co.uk, the website that unites professional drivers, reports that there were 1176 container trucks stolen in 2007 and 1895 in 2008, with this year’s figures looking set to soar above this. It’s clear that freight security is a very real issue; one that has gone unchecked for too long. The website expresses drivers’ frustration at the common occurrence of stolen trailers being taken to industrial estates where thieves unload the stolen goods from a truck that no one realises has been stolen. The Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert alerts fellow drivers of the vehicle registration, livery colours and any distinguishing marks of stolen vehicles so that the huge network of drivers can look out for them on the roads, all within 30 minutes (when possible). Not only does this simple alert help protect the goods from stolen vehicles, the return of the vehicle and possibly the arrest of the thieves, but it also serves as a highly effective deterrent from future theft.
For complete security, however, the text alert should be used in conjunction with effective container protection such as the Zenloc Container Security Alarm. This entirely new and innovative type of alarm, globally patented, has remote indication of any attempted security breach of the container. This remote alert that is sent to the driver’s hand-set allows the driver to be at rest or away from his vehicle and still be notified of the problem, while the vehicle itself is protected by a visual and audible alarm. Not only does this effectively protect the freight but also the personal safety of the driver.
Using the Zenloc freight alarm system in conjunction with the Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert could help address the increasing problem of freight and driver security more effectively than ever before. For further information on the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System, visit http://www.zenloc.com.
Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. (http://www.zenloc.com)
