Charles Wardle jumped into the driving seat last week to
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launch the Truck Theft Action Pock, a new initiative against truck and load theft from Commercial Motor, Iveco Ford and the Road Haulage Association.
Wardle, who is responsible for vehicle security, said the pack is a "practical guide for truck users and operators who want to keep their trucks secure. Trucks and goods worth up to £1 billion are stolen each year in more than 40,000 truck crimes. The Government recognises the harsh reality of the commercial costs of truck theft, which can threaten the very existence of small business." The pack details everything an operator needs to know to prevent a truck from being next on the thieves' hit list. Information is included on best practice and security devices designed to stop truck theft and how best to deal with insurance claims.
It is available for just £9.95 plus £2.35 p&p from CM (Offers) PO Box 935, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex CM74LN. Telephone orders on (0371) 810433. The Home Office is about to publish a leaflet about truck crime.