How to Stop Tool Theft on Work Trucks
A working man's tools represent an investment in his business and the lifeline of his income. Having these tools stolen out of the back of your truck can cripple your business and demoralize you. Depending on the amount of money you would like to invest, you have a few options to safeguard your truck against theft.
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Install a truck bed box. Boxes come in many sizes and colors, depending on the make and model on of your truck. You can purchase boxes for the back of your truck bed that install directly below the back window, as well as boxes that mount to the sides of your truck bed. Truck boxes come with either locking lids or eyelets for master locks. Keeping your tools in these locked boxes will prevent thieves from grabbing them out of the back of your truck.
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Purchase and install a bed cover. Bed covers also come in different sizes and materials, depending on the cost, quality and size. Hard-top and soft -top versions are available for all major truck makes and models. Soft-top covers will install with a snap-button system that you install along the top of your truck's sidewall. Hard-cover models require a custom installation but work more effectively due to their ability to lock your tools underneath, as the soft covers allow for easy removal and do not lock.
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Place your tools in large plastic truck boxes. These 27-gallon boxes hold multiple tools and have thick plastic shells and lids. The lids' design allows you to use a master lock to keep them secured. These boxes can provide an excellent and inexpensive option because their sheer weight makes them unattractive to thieves.
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