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removed, perhaps swapped out into an
alternate trailer, with a fence lined up
to get rid of the stolen goods. The stolen
truck and trailer are then disposed of.
“I think they were doing that around
Dallas a few years ago,” Hilton said.
The FreightWatch report shows a
drop in cargo theft by “fictitious pick-
ups,” thieves who pose as legitimate
recipients of the freight. However, the
report notes, the 18 percent drop in
that kind of theft could be an anomaly
because the fictitious pickups are not
always reported and hard to classify.
There is also the possibility of
inside jobs, again hard to track.
Clues and signs
It is important to be aware of the
value of the load you’re hauling, which
can make you a bigger target. Also be
aware of the time of year, Christmas
and other holidays, which is something
CalArk drivers are briefed on or remind-
ed of regularly through Qualcomm com-
munications during such peak periods.
When possible, know in advance a
primary, safe and well lit parking area
and also have a backup in mind.
Hilton said to be on the lookout for
“red zones” where a truck may be forced
to slow to a stop or a crawl, like a police
pullover, a breakdown or just kids play-
ing too close to the road.
Beware of people asking too many
questions about your route and cargo
— an overly friendly “fellow driver” at a
truck stop for example.
“Loose lips sink ships,” Hilton said,
returning to the wartime analogy.
Hilton also noted the general num-
ber of unsavory types who work outside
the law, members of the sex trade per-
haps, who work with thieves to lure a
driver into a compromising or dangerous
situation.
Hilton also noted that, while truck
drivers have traditionally embraced the
notion of being “knights of the road”
ready to assist any motorist in need, one
must be very cautious in deciding when
to be a good samaritan.
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