Freight Crime

The Home Office has given a £100,000 boost to its funding for AVCIS - the police agency responsible for fighting organised vehicle crime in the UK, including the growing menace of truck stop robberies.

Lorry Crime Warning

LORRY CRIME WARNING LORRY drivers were today urged to be extra vigilant after a spate of attacks on freight vehicles across the West Midlands. Officers have seen a slight increase in the number of attacks on drivers across force area in the past month. But the attempted robbery of a 41-year-old Greek driver in Warwickshire which ended with the fatal stabbing of one man has prompted fresh calls for vigilance. Police in the West Midlands handled 14 offences in February, many in the early hours when drivers were parked near the haulage yard they were delivering to. Officers at the Central Motorway Police Group have been handing out leaflets at motorway service stations giving advice on how not to become a victim. They want drivers to drop in for a coffee and a free security check the next time they travel through the West Midlands. The brochures warn that organised gangs laden with tyres, metal and other saleable goods are prime pickings if the drivers fail to take precautions. Chief Insp Bal Si

Steer clear of truck theft

Used truck buyers guide

Home Office research has shown that tens of thousands of trucks, trailers and light goods vehicles are stolen each year. Many have their identity changed and are sold on to innocent operators. This guide is intended to help you avoid buying stolen vehicles with changed identities.

TruckPol Glossary

Glossary of Terms

Truckwatch

Truckwatch is an anti-crime initiative, of the Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association in partnership with the police supported by sponsoring companies.