How to Prevent Theft on a Truck/Trailer?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by PE_T, Apr 28, 2019.

  1. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Best theft deterrent device known to modern trucker kind!
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    So the gun doesn't protect the truck, The non-gun security does. Gotcha!
     
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  4. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Um no. They alert me someone is there the gun stops them. Same when I'm sleeping in my truck on the road.
     
  5. Johny41

    Johny41 Road Train Member

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    LOL, That works,:) i have an Eaton 13 manual, not many thieves know to shift gears.
    I'm pulling lots of high risk, we are not allowed to stop in certain areas,New Braunfels,TX ,south Dallas I-20, West memphis, East Kansas City, around Chicago/Gary,IN, Detroit. The HR trailers are tracked by outside contractor security company. A couple of years ago my trailer seal was cut doors opened as i was taking a nap on ramp exit 265 ,I-40 W, in Arkansas, just west of Memphis. I've had printed paper, they cut the skids wrapping and checked the load. I called police, the officer told me they have problems almost every night in those trucks stops in West Memphis, mostly are stealing food from reefers. Another incident in Laredo,TX, i went with a buddy for lunch at Chilli's exit#4, I-35, we parked in front Home Depot parking, bobtail. When we came back my buddy truck wont start, opened the hood, the ECM was missing, they cut the wires with bolt cutter or something, at noon in the middle of the day. Later we found out that many trucks are stolen in Laredo.
     
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  6. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    I personally installed a inline shut off ball valve...on fuel supply line..l drive an old rig but you never know..
     
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  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Just hide GPS locators on both lock it up and dont loose any sleep. You can find it on your phone app. If they want your truck and trailer there going to take them. I repo'ed big trucks for a couple of years, if I had your truck and trailer to get I would get them. So best options is to know where it is and send the cops if it gets taken
     
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  8. Johny41

    Johny41 Road Train Member

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    Gps trackers require a monthly subscription fee, they are using radio cell phone networks.
     
  9. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    I get on forums and tell everyone my security methods.
     
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  10. Mobile Proctologist

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    Who would that be
     
  11. Mobile Proctologist

    Mobile Proctologist Light Load Member

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    Just leave a sign on the door that says door broke go to the other side and leave the rake on the ground in front sticking up .or put kids toys around it most thieves owe back support
     
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