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9/11/2001 has generated a huge potential for security changes in the future. The
Transportation Security Administration has been created under the Department of
Transportation to address security issues related to transportation. Currently
the TSA has a full plate trying to convert airport screening to a government
controlled function, and dealing with other airline issues.
Along with this increased security awareness have come the
big publishing companies with massive marketing campaigns for their security training programs and products for
the trucking industry. Some of these products are thinly veiled as having
something to do with new security regulations that will be required in the near
future.
The fact of the matter is, there are no new final rules out
regarding trucking security. And what will eventually come out in the
regulations, is a matter of shear conjecture. Trying to get ahead of the curve
on this issue really doesn't help your company or its pocketbook.
Don't misunderstand what's being said. All carriers
should pay close attention to the security of their operations. This is simply
good business practice. A comprehensive security program reduces load theft,
claims and ultimately costs. And Hazardous Materials carriers need to pay particular
attention to security of their operations. Having one of your trucks used as a
weapon would not only put many innocent lives in jeopardy, but would be a poor
customer relations event.
Until we have a clear understanding of what future security
regulations will look like, it's premature to invest in security training and
products that aren't going to provide additional value to your company or its
security. Let's see the regulations before we start complying with them.
Look closely at these heavily marketed products before you
invest in them. You may discover that it's better to save your money and invest
it in other things that will really improve safety & security within your
company.
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