4 Tips for Maintaining Freight Security During the Holidays

Trailer seals can help protect your freight by knowing if the freight was tampered with after departing the pickup location. Make sure that the loading personnel are the ones to seal the trailer and write down the seal number on the Bill of Lading (BOL).

Partner with trusted carriers that have been properly vetted. Avoid using carriers with any TIA WatchDogs alerts or without proper certification. It’s crucial to continue carrier monitoring. For ongoing monitoring there are subscription services that can be particularly useful for compliance monitoring such as Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS). In the event an existing carrier loses their operating authority you want to know right away for contingency planning!

To ensure that products get to the destination unharmed and untouched – properly blocking and bracing the freight can help. If you have lightweight or motion sensitive products, blocking and bracing may be in your operations already. Ensuring the product stays stable and hard to move can help maintain freight security.

Partner with a company experienced in moving all kinds of freight. The company may have more technology and resources available to help track shipments and monitor carriers. For example, Translogistics utilizes TIA’s Watchdog program to help monitor carriers and uses MacroPoint technology to monitor exact locations for high-value shipments.