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Are truck terminals safe?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hopeful eyes, Nov 2, 2020.

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  1. Nov 2, 2020 #1
    hopeful eyes

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    For a car loaded with personal belongings, most valueable of which being clothes and maybe a used cheap laptop?
    Thank you!
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2020 #2
    bonder45

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    Nothing is ever safe.

    The best way to make it "safe" is to have the out of sight out of mind mentality.

    Keep it hidden away and you shouldn't have any issues.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2020 #3
    Harry Flashman

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    There were a bunch of cars stolen at the OTR drivers lot at the Knight terminal in Phoenix when I worked there years ago.

    Fortunately mine was unscathed, but I always thought an OTR driver’s car can be an ideal target because its theft might not be reported for weeks.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2020 #4
    Moose1958

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    I have not had my POV broken into while out. I do, however, have seen others have theirs broken into. I have even heard stories of POVs being stolen. I highly recommend if you must park don't leave valuables in it. If you have an expensive sound system cover it up and don't be showing it off. This also applies to drop yards.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2020 #5
    TravR1

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    No.
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2020 #6
    hopeful eyes

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    How can a big company terminal be unsafe, I don't get it. It is like an aiport parking lot. And those are super safe. I park my car at airport parking when I am on vacation.
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2020 #7
    hopeful eyes

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    What do OTR drivers do then?
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2020 #8
    hopeful eyes

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    I better invest in a security system.
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2020 #9
    AModelCat

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    Why wouldn't you just load the stuff into your truck?
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2020 #10
    hopeful eyes

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    Thank you.
     
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