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Here are just some of the features that should be considered when
securing the terminal and making it as theft-proof as possible:
High chain link fence, with barbed wire angled to the inside, around
the entire parcel of property. Barbed wired tilted inward is to make
it difficult for employees to throw cartons over the fence. Wire
tilted to the outside will make it more difficult for intruders to get
over it.
Plenty of bright lighting around the entire perimeter of the yard.
Steel highway-type guard rail around the inside of the fence where
vehicles are parked. Steel posts holding the rail can be made longer,
so that when the back of a trailer is parked against the rail, the
post is high enough to prevent the trailer doors from being opened.
Only one entrance gate, under control of uniformed guard. It's a good
idea to have the gate in full view of your dispatcher when he is at
his post. Of course - auto gates and cctv can substitute the guard.
All equipment should have assigned parking spaces, and power units and
out-of-service equipment should be assigned to park along the back
fence line. Inbound loads should be parked away from any fence and
with doors of the trailers facing the dock. Its best to have parked
trailers' doors in sight of the guard, dispatcher or supervisor.
Make employee parking area away from the terminal area, outside the
gate. Locate the over the road driver and dispatch facility away
form the dock area, in an area such as the shop.
Terminal manager, assistant terminal manager and operations manager
should have their offices located so they have a full view of the
dock. The dock should be well lighted.
Freight storage areas should be constructed of chain link steel mesh
on all four sides and top, and be anchored to the concrete dock. The
cage should have a door big enough to accommodate a fork lift truck,
in case a pallet of valuable cargo needs to be stored there.
High value loads - particularly those that must be kept in the yard
over weekends or holidays - should be given assigned parking spots and
be under protection - and always have king pin locks and glad hand
locks installed.
website at www.nptc.org.
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