Unfortunately, commercial drivers are often placed at risk of burglary or intrusions. To make sure that your drivers are safe, there are several features that many used commercial trucks come with that will protect you from a burglary.
Choose a Truck Designed to Provide Greater Security
How the truck is designed has an impact on how secure it will be. Door locking bars should be on the inside of the commercial truck rather than the outside so that burglars cannot access the truck as easily. Burglars should not be able to access hinge pins from the exterior. Stainless steel bars can be locked across door handles to prevent intruders from accessing the truck.
Purchase a Durable and Secure Truck
In some cases, intruders may attempt to cut into the sides or top of the trailer. For this reason, the trailer needs to be solid to protect the cargo in the commercial truck. Galvanized steel is the best material for these parts of your truck to be constructed out of. Not only are these essential for preventing burglaries but also provide an added level of protection when the truck is transporting something dangerous, such as explosives used in demolition.
Install an Alarm System
All commercial trucks should be fitted with an alarm system. This makes it harder to steal the vehicle when the alarm is set off, especially if the truck is parked in a location where the alarm might draw attention.
Install a Surveillance Camera
Your commercial truck can come with a surveillance camera. This allows for your truck to have maximum security and provides you with a wide field of view. The entire route can be monitored throughout the entire trip and any problems that may have occurred involving the truck, such as an attempted break-in, can be recorded and sent to authorities. Regardless of how much the security camera costs, it pays for itself in the long-run.
Cameras come with several benefits besides security. They encourage drivers to drive more safely. They allow you to work with drivers to become more efficient as they carry out their routes. They also make it easier to dismiss false claims.
Regardless of which used commercial truck you purchase, you'll want to perform research into the security features that come with the truck. You'll also want to make sure to install any security features that might have originally been missing.
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