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Mysterious entry into my truck, and truck moved without my permission.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tomherrera, Oct 6, 2021.

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  1. Oct 6, 2021 #1
    tomherrera

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    My truck and my fully-loaded trailer were parked at a Walmart overnight, which I do all time, and so do many other truck drivers. Walmart says it's okay as long as it's not more than 24 hours. But when I went back in the morning to get my truck, I saw that half of the parking lot was roped off for some construction that was going to be done. I also saw that my truck and trailer had been MOVED! I know for a fact that this is true because, on my electronic logbook, it shows that someone drove my truck for 1 minute, 19 seconds! I mean, I'm glad that it didn't get towed, but they didn't have any signs posted either. After my truck was moved, someone replaced the windshield cover and locked it back up, trying to make it seem like it hadn't been touched. I'm just trying to find out HOW is this possible? How could a stranger unlock the door, start up the ignition, move it, and lock it up again? Does anyone have any ideas? And what can I do now to protect my truck to make sure that nothing like this can ever happen again? (BTW, they're not making LoJack anymore.) Any help will be appreciated...
     
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  3. Oct 6, 2021 #2
    Mattflat362

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    :eek:
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2021 #3
    Long FLD

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    Most manufacturers only have a handful of keys that they use. If the construction company had the same brand of trucks chances are one of their keys will work.
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2021 #3
    buddyd157

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    they unlocked your door, with this key

     
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  6. Oct 6, 2021 #4
    Capacity

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    I used to leave a sharpie written note with my phone # on it painter taped to drivers inside window , you have walmart cameras to look at to.
    Not a good idea to walk away from your rig , if i was home id be into the bud lite then what you going to do then if someone does call you to move it.
    Find a better spot.
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2021 #5
    D.Tibbitt

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    U were parked in the way of the construction company trying to work , so they moved your ####. Nothing more nothing less. Be glad they didnt call a wrecker.
     
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  9. Oct 6, 2021 #6
    062

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    Really doesn’t have to be the same manufacturer. I’ve opened a Freightliner with the key to my step box.
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2021 #7
    D.Tibbitt

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    The ignition key in my peterbilt is the same key for a john deere mower :biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Oct 6, 2021 #8
    gentleroger

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    Was there a key in the ignition? If so it takes a competent lock Smith about 2 minutes to open your door.

    If no key inside then they'd use something like this
    Automotive Lishi - GM (GM39)

    Or easier yet a wrecker showed up, caged the brakes and moved the truck.
     
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  12. Oct 6, 2021 #9
    Mattflat362

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    Heard of it but never knew how to do it so I youtubed it!

     
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  13. Oct 6, 2021 #10
    OldeSkool

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    Better the construction company move it than you get back and have a wrecker bill under your wiper blade. Parking somewhere like Walmart that’s a chance your taking. What’s scary is how many thieves have a key to fit your truck? Even just the door lock.
     
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