Swift Transportation Reaps Benefit Of Aggressive Anti-Theft Steps
Trucking executives who think there’s little they can do to prevent cargo theft should talk to Gary Fitzsimmons.
Despite hauling freight in two of the biggest areas for cargo theft — Los Angeles and Miami — Swift has been able to cut in half the number of trailer thefts it has suffered in each of the past two years, even though its business has grown 50% during that time.
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Since joining Phoenix-based Swift Transportation four years ago as director of security, Fitzsimmons, a former Arizona police officer, has headed one of the most successful anti-theft programs in the truckload industry.
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Shippers have taken notice and have been sending Swift more high-value loads, Fitzsimmons said. Insurers have rewarded the company, too, with a reduction in cargo insurance premiums at a time when many other carriers are experiencing increases.
