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STAYING SAFE TRUCKPOLS TOP TIPS
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• Be alert to the threat. Plan your journey in advance wherever possible and avoid regular routes and stopping places. Organised criminals will observe drivers and vehicles for a period of time to build up information about routes, lorry movements and drivers before carrying out crimes. Try to avoid discussing what you are carrying with other drivers and customers.
• Do not leave your keys in the ignition. Nearly half of vehicles are stolen when the keys are left in them. Always lock your vehicle and take the keys with you, even if you are only going to be away for a short time. It takes seconds for a thief to drive your vehicle away, and if keys are left in the ignition, your insurance may be invalidated.
• Lock your cab while driving and also when you leave it. The most commonly stolen item is drivers' personal kit, including telephones, wallets and other personal effects from unattended, unlocked cabs. Lock your doors when out on the road to stop thieves from simply climbing up into the cab from the passenger door.
• Protect your identity, including documents and company-issued clothing. Thieves use shipping orders, consignment notes and company paperwork, along with high-visibility clothing, to impersonate you and collect loads.