\t\t\t\tTransportation security is a big issue in the supply chain, not only to keep insurance cost low, but to prevent stolen merchandise from ending up in the black market.\u00a0 Here are 7 easy tips to improve your transportation security.<\/p>\n
This seems obvious, but it’s surprising how many companies will ship with a new and unknown carrier to save $100 on a shipment worth thousands of dollars.\u00a0 Not that there is anything wrong with small 1-2 truck carriers, but they just don’t have the systems in place for things like:\u00a0 hiring policies, satellite tracking and check ins, etc.\u00a0 Check out your carriers, get references and make sure they have been in business for a long period of time with a good safety record.<\/p>\n
If you’re shipping LTL, use good quality stretch wrap and add a couple of extra layers.\u00a0 Wrap it tight.\u00a0 This simple measure can help reduce a missing box, or a box getting broken into.\u00a0 At least if it happens, you have strong evidence for a claim!<\/p>\n
While this is not fool-proof, it is a deterrent.\u00a0 If a thief has a choice of two trailers, one with a pin lock and one without, guess which one he’s going to choose.\u00a0 A good quality pin lock and a system to ensure they are used goes a long way in securing dropped trailers.<\/p>\n
Most theft occurs when trailers are dropped and left un-attended.\u00a0 Try to avoid this situation as much as possible.\u00a0 If you have to drop, make sure it’s in a secured yard that has a guard.\u00a0 Otherwise, it’s just an invitation for a thief.<\/p>\n
It’s amazing how many shippers don’t implement this.\u00a0 They load thousands of dollars worth of freight on a truck because a driver shows up and says, “I’m here for the load to Canada”.\u00a0 He get’s loaded and he’s gone.\u00a0 It’s a surprise later when the actual booked carrier shows up later for the shipment.\u00a0 Make sure you ID your carrier either by the name on the truck and match it to the one booked, or get the driver’s ID and make sure he works for the company booked with.<\/p>\n
Carriers that are part of the FAST or C-TPAT programs have already been verified by government bodies for their compliance to various security standards.\u00a0 Simply choosing one will increase the level of security of your shipments.<\/p>\n
A wire seal isn’t going to stop anyone looking to steal a shipment, but it does discourage tampering and a few missing boxes type of theft.\u00a0 At least if theft happens, you’ll have evidence it happened during transport and increase your chances of a successful claim.<\/p>\n
XTL is both a FAST and C-TPAT carrier.\u00a0 We take load security very seriously.\u00a0 If your concerned about the security of your shipments, give us a call to discuss how we can help you.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Transportation security is a big issue in the supply chain, not only to keep insurance cost low, but to prevent stolen merchandise from ending up in the black market.\u00a0 Here are 7 easy tips to improve your transportation security. \u00a01.\u00a0 Use a reputable carrier This seems obvious, but it’s surprising how many companies will ship with a new and unknown carrier to save $100 on a shipment worth thousands of dollars.\u00a0 Not that there is anything wrong with small 1-2 … <\/p>\n