Safety Tips
Doing business the safe way
“According to a recent investigation by the Transport Committee of the European Parliament, annual damages as a result of the organised theft of commercial vehicles and their loads in 2008 were estimated at some €8.2 billion in the European Union.” Road freight theft is an ongoing threat, with numerous gangs and organised elements operating throughout Europe. It is estimated that one in six European lorry drivers has been attacked over the past five years.
Teleroute takes driver, lorry and load safety very seriously. We strongly advise you remain extremely vigilant in order to lessen the threat to your property and yourself. In particular, Teleroute recommends you observe the following safety measures:
Practice discretion when using online applications
- Do NOT share your personal codes
- Change your password regularly
- Please inform Teleroute us as soon as employees using our service leave your company so that we can disable their access to prevent any misuse
- Please contact immediately your Teleroute’s account manager or helpdesk operator in case of worries or doubts about any of the our freight exchange user or any strange observations linked to your Teleroute account
Check the credentials of transport companies before assigning loads
- Request a copy of the transport license, passport and identity card of the carrier and of the transport’s company manager
- Screen out free email addresses such as gmail/live.com, as well as phone and fax numbers
Technical solutions
- Screening load- and unload places
- Access control of deliverers and transporters
- Reinforce your anti-theft systems
Tips for company managers
- Screen all internal information and processes
- Ensure tight vigilance over all new subcontractors
Tips for truck drivers
- Try to park whenever possible in secured parking spaces. You can find a full list here: http://www.truckinform.eu/
- Always lock your truck upon leaving it
- Check your vehicle and cargo upon leaving and returning to it
- Never carry hitch-hikers
- Never talk to strangers about cargo, routes or destinations