The 4 best ways to prevent fuel theft
For the UK haulage industry, fuel theft has always been a major issue across the globe, and it’s been exacerbated even further in recent years, with various large-scale economic upheavals taking a serious toll on the ability of millions more drivers to properly fuel their vehicles. While some continue to do it out of greed, there are increasing numbers of people now doing it out of desperation - and that can leave your vehicles vulnerable.
Now, there are a few ways in which you can do this, including of course our ever-reliable TankSafe Optimum devices. Here at TankSafe we’ve been providing commercial businesses with the best fuel theft prevention devices for over 20 years now, so here are a few other ways that you can help to reduce the risk of your business falling victim to fuel theft!
Security lighting
Security lighting is most effective when it’s installed in particularly sensitive areas of your depot, such as hidden entry points along the perimeter of your compound, fuel storage areas, and vehicle parking spaces. Thieves prefer to work under the cover of darkness, so by removing this cloak from them, you can effectively deter them from making any attempts at stealing from you.
Alarm systems
Alarm systems are an extremely effective way of both deterring fuel thieves, and alerting you to their presence. They’re great for alerting you to thefts in progress, and what’s more, they serve as effective visual deterrents in themselves’, allowing you to react to them accordingly. As well as being great at alerting you to the presence of thieves, they’re also just as useful when it comes to letting you know about fuel leaks, which can be just as costly to your business!
Fuel management systems
Fuel management systems can be extremely useful if you run a business that typically deals with large quantities of fuel (over 1,000 litres). These are a key addition if you’re having to manage a large number of vehicles that are spread across a number of locations, as they provide you with real-time data regarding the vehicle’s registration, the amount of fuel being pumped into your vehicles, as well as the drivers operating them. Fuel management systems are well worth investing in if you’re running a large commercial fleet.
Tanksafe Optimum
We know the importance of ensuring that your fuel is safe here at TankSafe, especially during these trying times. Our products have been protecting vehicles from fuel theft and spillage loss for over 20 years, and our solutions have been spearheaded by the TankSafe Optimum. It’s the only security device that can offer you 3 in 1 protection by saving you from fuel spills, overfilling, and making your vehicles 100% immune to fuel theft (we’re not joking!). Our product range is protected by 45 patents covering 49 territories worldwide, so rest assured you won’t find a more efficient and reliable source of protection anywhere else.
If you have any questions regarding any of our products, or you simply need some advice, feel free to head over to our FAQs page, where we answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding our products and services. However, if it doesn’t address your queries, you can give us a call on 01253 400 401, and we’ll be happy to help however we can!