Protecting Your Vending Business Trucks And Drivers
While on the road, you vending trucks and drivers always face the threat of robberies, hijacking and vehicle break-ins. This is a common problem faced by many vending machine operators in running their vending business and may also result in losses.In order to avoid such threats and problems, there are several measures that can be used to reduce the chances of occurrence of accidents and thefts as well as to provide a reasonable amount of safety to the route drivers and vending cargo.
For evolving a driver security plan, you will have to use a combination of tools and procedures for communication and security awareness. These tools include:
• Door lock hardware
• Safes
• Alarms
• Digital software security systems
Don’t ignore the need for training employees of your Planet Antares business operations regarding security mechanisms and procedures. However, it may not be easy to determine the relationship between the training imparted and the benefits derived by the employees. Many times, the cause of robbery and other incidents is the lack of adherence to safety practices by route drivers.
To avoid such ignorance, you must ensure that safety practices are instilled in drivers from the beginning. The route personnel should understand the importance of security measures for themselves as well as for the company.
Your vending business trucks will usually contain merchandise for stocking of vending machines, spare parts for servicing and the cash from collection trips to various locations on the vending route. The driver must always remain alert about his surroundings while on the road or stopping for a location’s servicing.
Ensure that the route drivers are ware of the risks involved. It’s best for them to begin their route early in the morning and exercise caution while driving through questionable areas so that there are lesser chances of break-in and theft. Most vending vehicles have a sign of “vending services” that can make them a potential target for crime. If you can change the sign on your vehicle, it may difficult for robbers to detect whether it’s a transport vehicle or not.
Your task is to schedule and plan the activities of route drivers in the most effective and safe manner possible. Look for alternative, secure routes and avoid having the same drivers at the same place each day. You should also ask the drivers to take note of the nearest police station, hospital and phone booth on their route. During emergency, this information can help them greatly.
Planning is not just limited to prevention methods. You must be prepared to handle any unforeseen problems and emergencies. It may be a small issue such as lost keys or a bigger one such as a robbery. You should give instructions that can help the driver handle any problem safely and without panicking.
posted by Larry Bunker @ 6:20 AM
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