Special Report: Road Haulage Security 
(17/07/2003)
LORRY LOAD THEFT COST the UK road haulage industry £55m last year, but there are clear signs that haulage companies are beginning to get to grips with the problem.
Hauliers and insurers have teamed up to help fund the National Stolen Lorry Load Desk. The desk, run by Essex Police, is fast becoming the first port of call for hauliers looking to report theft and share information on crime hotspots. SecurityPark looks at the desk's progress since its relaunch in January.
We also look at how motorway service stations, asset marking and a new industry "bible" can all help haulage companies protect lorry loads.
There's a bewildering amount of new electronic security technology on the market aimed at hauliers, including 109 Global Position Systems (GPS). Startrak Ltd, a new independent fleet management consultancy, tells us how it can help hauliers choose equipment that's right for them.
Contents
In it for the long haul
PC Iain McKinnon, head of the National Stolen Lorry Load Desk, tells Security Park how the desk is closing the net on the HGV villains.
Where no van has gone before
Startrak Ltd, a new fleet management consultancy, can help recommend GPS and other security technology.
A big book for big vehicles
According to industry sources, AXA Insurance's new guide to haulage security is a must-read for road hauliers.
Isuzu registers trucks over the web
The vehicle haulage company has asset tagged its trucks.
Hauliers want service stations to help secure lorries
At present, only one UK motorway service station has a secure parking bay for lorries. The Road Haulage Association is campaigning for that to change.
Links
AXA Insurance
Freightwatch International
Isuzu
Loss Prevention Council
MSH Security - tel. 020-8994 2202
National Stolen Lorry Load Desk - fax 01245-452255 or e-mail: lorryloaddesk@essex.police.uk
NCIS
Retainagroup
Road Haulage Association Security Services
Sonitrol
Trailer Safe - tel. 01702-511586
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