Mark Richards’ Post

🚨 Addressing Equipment Theft Head-On 🚨 Last night, another theft in our community reminds us of the very real challenges equipment owners face every day. Stories like this underscore why we’ve been working tirelessly to tackle this problem. At Veristart, we’re excited to share that after extensive development and testing, our innovative solution is now being piloted with equipment owners. This marks a significant step forward in protecting valuable machinery from theft, while also improving safety and compliance. If you're an equipment owner ready to take equipment security to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Join our waiting list today and be among the first to experience Veristart's game-changing solution. 👉 Contact us to learn more and secure your spot: Info@Veristart.ca 👉 Follow us on Facebook for updates: Veristart Read more about last night's incident here: https://lnkd.in/eFE5_ECx Let’s work together to make equipment theft a thing of the past. 💪 #EquipmentSecurity #Innovation #Veristart #TheftPrevention

5 weeks of ……. I thought I’d share this to show solidarity with those SoloPreneurs & Micro (1-11 employee) Businesses who are affected by the theft of their “ Tools of Trade” which is often devastating because a lifetime’s tools just disappear overnight. One person I know also had the safe he had installed in his white van to contain his tools literally cut out by thieves and stolen. It’s hard enough for SoloMicros to make a living with ULEZ if they cross the Greater London borders daily … to then have your tools nicked must be heartbreaking. An opportunity perhaps for an innovator to design a ULEZ compliant white van with integrated security devices that can be funded over say a 20 year period to protect the environment & the owners essential plant & machinery. And also there needs to be much better regulation of the “ provenance” of what is actually sold in car boot sales methinks. Buying stuff that “ fell off the back of a lorry” is not a victimless act whether knowingly or otherwise.

While AirTags might lead to the discovery of 15,000 stolen construction tools, without a record of the make, model and serial numbers, property can't be Identified and returned. That's why the police accept the #MyPropertyID #tracingtech #securitysystem.

What can be done about tool theft? 🤔 In this month's article, Mark Allison talks about tool theft and the impact it has on tradespeople. Read the article here⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02zrMfS0

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This is one of the best articles on theft and fraud that I have seen in years. Authored by long time CargoNet member and friend John Tabor. He absolutely nailed it and explained in a way even I can understand. Thanks JT! You done good! CargoNet NRS, Inc. #cargosecurity #supplychainfraud #prevention https://lnkd.in/gfuuibWi

This is a must read. Very insightful and a true depiction of how bad this epidemic truly is. #riskmanagement #theftprevention #cargotheft

External theft is committed by someone outside your business. It could be a fraudulent product return, shoplifting, or a break-in. Tips for preventing external theft: Provide excellent customer service. Attentive and helpful employees can deter shoplifters.

"In the first quarter of 2024, cargo theft incidents were up more than 46% compared with the year prior, according to CargoNet. Notably, it’s also a 10% rise from the fourth quarter last year." "Theft and pilferage of unattended loaded trailers remained a consistent issue, according to CargoNet. Hotspots for such thefts included Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, as well as the corridor spanning New York, North Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania." At T-Mobile for Business, we offer tracking solutions for as little as $5 and change/month. We have powered and non powered options, weather resistant, discreet, and even completely hidden options. We also now offer a trailer cam that goes inside the trailer! Contact me to discuss your current solution(s) vs. what we can offer both from a savings and solvability standpoint. adam.weiner1@t-mobile.com 862-832-0777 #tmobileforbusiness #assettracking #cargotheft https://lnkd.in/eUSdeZZY

🚨 New data shows the East Midlands has seen a surge in tool theft, with some alarming numbers being reported following Protrade Tools & Fixings's freedom of information request to the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Police Force... 🔎 The data shows: • In Nottinghamshire, 330 power tools were stolen between 2023 and 2024, marking a 71% increase compared to 192 thefts reported in 2022/2023. • Derbyshire saw an even sharper rise, with 166 tools stolen in 2023/2024, up from just 62 in the previous year — a staggering 167% increase. 🗣 Craig Sanders, Joint Managing Director at Protrade Ltd, commented: “Tool theft is increasingly being reported by our customers and is becoming a source of mass frustration for tradespeople in the East Midlands. At the end of the day, these are people’s livelihoods, and so it’s an issue that should not be taken lightly.” He continued: “Our customers need stronger action from the government and police force to combat this growing problem. It’s clear that whatever measures are in place to tackle these crimes isn’t enough, and more needs to be done to address this issue.” 👀 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/euerg9dR ❓What more can be done to tackle tool theft and its devastating impact on contractors and tradespeople? Have your say in the comments ⬇️ #roofing #roofers #tradespeople #construction #constructionindustry #powertools #tooltheft #vans #installers #powertooltheft #security