{"id":3742,"date":"2018-12-05T21:07:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T21:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=3742"},"modified":"2018-12-05T21:37:35","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T21:37:35","slug":"four-tips-protect-holiday-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/four-tips-protect-holiday-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tips to Protect Against Holiday Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last five years, there has been a rise in reported theft incidents during the winter holiday season. Cargo thieves enjoy the increased shipping volume of holiday gifts and seasonal goods. With the higher demand by consumers, shippers are faced with finding reliable carriers, delivering on time, and possible weather delays. On top if it all, holiday shipping requires extra diligence to prevent theft. Below are four quick tips to help you manage the hustle and bustle of the holiday season without losing out to theft.<\/p>\n

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Be Prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cover loads ahead of time if possible to prevent end-of-day transactions. Remember, your cargo doesn\u2019t have to be high value to get stolen. Anything a consumer needs can be sold, and most stolen loads are \u201csold\u201d within hours of theft. Popular stolen commodities are food and beverages due to the fact that the evidence can be consumed quickly. Household items and building supplies are also a coveted commodity right now as a result of the damage caused by natural disasters across the nation.<\/p>\n

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Follow Procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rely on a carrier that has an established relationship with your company. End of day new carrier setups can be risky as you may avoid red flags just to get the load covered. Attention to detail and gut feelings could be overlooked throughout the setup because your employee is ready to clock out. Thieves take advantage of the tired employee at closing time or after-hours crews that aren\u2019t as seasoned as regular employees. Be wary of a carrier that is willing to take your load for a rate lower than the industry standard. They may just want to steal your load or commit a fuel advance scam.<\/p>\n

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Ask Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t hesitate to continually ask questions throughout the shipping process. Below are just a few of the important questions:<\/p>\n

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