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Moving Truck Essay

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These actual headlines are becoming all to common, “Family of Eight Loses All Of Its Belongings After Thieves Steal The Moving Truck; Thieves Move In On Rented Trucks; Four Arrested For Theft and Burglary from Moving Truck.” As a self-storage operator you spend money on graphics to advertise your business. Unfortunately, that advertising not only attracts prospective customers. Thieves see it too. Commercial moving trucks appeal to thieves for two reasons. First, stealing your truck to commit another crime helps them from getting caught. Secondly, a moving truck has the allure of a 100 square foot safety deposit box on wheels – without the uniformed bank guard standing watch. Many of our customers use their trucks as signage to advertise …show more content…

How are you going to keep your truck safe while parked on your property? Of course parking your vehicle in a well-lighted area is the first precaution. Security cameras are helpful, but may of limited value. Consider installing a steering wheel lock such as The Club. These brightly colored anti-theft devices may deter a criminal before they break the glass or cause any damage to the truck breaking into the cab. Another option would be to have a hidden kill switch installed by a local mechanic. A kill switch interrupts the flow of electricity in the vehicle’s ignition system so that it cannot be started. Hidden under the dash or on under the hood, the goal is to keep the crook from finding it. Another free option would be to pull the fuel pump relay from the fuse box under the dash. Consult your owner’s manual for the location of the fuse. In addition to your vehicle’s information like year, make, model and VIN, keep pictures of the truck from several different angles to help law enforcement spot your truck in the event it is stolen. The second concern is how your customers can keep the truck safe while out on rent and steps they can take to secure the truck’s

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