How to Protect Tools on Work Trucks
- 1). Store the tools in a toolbox that will prevent them from bouncing around in transport. If they are not properly stored, heavy tools can damage smaller ones through impact as a truck is in motion. The toolbox should have a lock on it as well to help prevent theft when the box is left on the truck. Some toolboxes can also be permanently welded to the truck bed to prevent them from being removed.
- 2). Lock the storage box whenever you are not at the truck to prevent someone from opening it and stealing the tools.
- 3). Remove the tool box from the truck if it is not attached to the frame whenever you are away from the truck for any length of time. This can be difficult due to the potential weight of the tool box, but it will go a long way in preventing tool theft.
- 4). Attach RFID (radio frequency identification) chips to the individual tools to help track their location in the event of theft. The chips can be expensive but are worth the cost for expensive tools that are difficult to replace.
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