Theft on the Increase

Theft on the Increase

A worrying statistic is the increase in the value of goods that are stolen from Moving Trucks. Protecting trucks against this crime is extremely difficult, due to the nature of the moving business.  Vehicle, though they are as secure as possible, contain clients’ belongings and travel long distances, which makes them susceptible to theft.

This is the nature of the world that we living in, people trying to take what doesn’t belong to them. But what is important as a business, is that you are protected as best you can.

Insurance is vital for your belongings, but making sure that your clients take precautions and protect their possessions from the possibility of theft is also important. Ensuring that your client’s belongings are protected in the case of theft is a vital part of looking after your clients.

Staff training will go a long way to protect your possessions as much as possible, with security in mind. But knowing when to step away from harm is just as important. Risking their lives is not an option that you should expect from members of your team. Protecting your employees is more important than protecting the items.  Having adequate insurance to cover any loss is going to be more beneficial in the long-term.

It is not going to be possible to reduce the crime rate that continues to rise; but protecting your staff and the possessions of your client is going to give you peace of mind. It will allow you to continue to grow as a business and give your clients trust in your services. Ensure that some basic techniques of securing your client possessions are taken seriously, and that you install adequate protection into your vehicles to protect your staff. But training staff in the process that they should be following is going to be vital in protecting them from harm.