Car Thieves An Ounce of Prevention

It is an unfortunate fact of life for truck owner's but it seems more and more that when you leave anything around your truck unbolted or unwatched those precious or even not so precious items seem to have legs , walk off and disappear all by themselves. Even if you live in or have moved into a safe area Shinder says "drive careful".

What can an ordinary run of the mill Ford, Chevy GM or now import working guy types do to secure their trucks and their truck boxes that are in plain, open or even bed liner closed conditions.

As a simple analogy always remember that at job sites that fence have to be erected to keep people out. Even so at many job sites security guards are still hired so crooks cannot get at the valuables - lock up your construction and building materials tight and safe. You might want to arrange to place your vehicle in a locked up garage if possible during the overnight time periods. Metal and steel toolboxes work out well for people who carry a smaller amount of tools and supplies around. If you transport larger amounts of these items, then a job site "box" might be a wiser and better choice and consideration . Jobsite box container products refer to a large container in essence that can be actually physically left at a job site. They are most secure, can be counted on and come in any of large variety of sizes , shapes and options. In this day and age of the internet if you cannot arrange for 24/7 or ongoing sporadic night watchmen inspection then an alternative is to have your truck viewed and scanned by electronic surveillance systems. Believe it or not - if the cost justifies it surveillance can be accomplished through wireless internet surveillance systems. These are accomplished with the new cutting edge EV-DO and WiMax wireless internet providers. Contact your local isp's and cell phone providers. The next rule of thumb is to have your vehicle watched at least during vulnerable times.

People that drive open-bed pickup trucks have a real challenge when it comes to vehicle security, You can buy a canopy and secure it in that way but some of the times - There are several ways that you can solve this problem. One way is to install a permanent toolbox that mounts on the rails of your truck box and has either two lids or one single solitary large lid that opens from either side or back to front. These tool-boxes are available in steel, plastic as well as aluminum construction materials. Add to this the laws of the roadways and your neighborhood police who may not take kindly to your driving down the street road or highways with your rear tailgate open and almost flapping in the wind as you drive down the road carrying your loads in your truck.

What to do for open boxes and prevention of theft? One option suggested and recommended by experienced trucking security experts in the automotive fields is a steel or aluminum toolbox. To secure a van from intruders you can buy what is called a hasp-n-lock. This type of lock is a puck-style unit with two plates of steel around it. When installed correctly a hasp in lock is almost impossible to remove and keeps your tools and equipment most safe. Available at most locksmiths, highly recommended and costs in the range of approx $ 170 - 200 plus taxes. Be variable , flexible and innovative. For example - small part bins can be utilized to organize fittings. Larger bins can be used to house small tools . This way you will not hear the roll across the truck bed floor of those odd parts and most essential tools and appliances.

Pleasant and safe driving as you travels and works your neighborhoods and satisfies your customers with the workmanship of your trades.
Author Resource:- Terry S. Vostor