The risks of load theft

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS THE UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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This situation escalated quickly
The driver rams the van if the thieves stealing the load

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Analysis and warning — the real dangers of being a driver

The video now being shared starkly exposes an increasingly common reality for professional drivers, especially in international road transport: organised theft of goods during rest periods.

:round_pushpin: Context In well-known areas of Catalonia, such as the AP-7 motorway, organised groups operate mainly:
in rest areas
during the night or early morning hours
taking advantage of the driver’s moment of greatest vulnerability

In the case under analysis, the situation quickly escalated into a scenario of extreme danger, with an attempted escape and collision, putting at risk:
the driver himself
third parties travelling on the road
the physical integrity of all those involved

Dangers of the profession highlighted
This episode demonstrates several serious risks faced daily by drivers:

Insecurity in rest areas
Many do not have surveillance, adequate lighting or regular policing.

Direct confrontation with criminals
When drivers try to protect their cargo, they can end up involved in violent situations with unpredictable consequences.

Risk of serious accidents
Instinctive reactions under extreme stress can lead to collisions, serious injuries or deaths.

Psychological impact
In addition to the physical risk, these episodes leave deep emotional scars: fear, constant stress and a feeling of institutional abandonment.

Alert to professionals
No goods are worth a life.
In the event of theft:
do not directly confront criminals
move away safely, if possible
contact the authorities immediately
only use secure and certified car parks, where available.

Final message
This is not an isolated case. It reflects a structural problem that remains unaddressed:
lack of security for those who keep the economy running.
Professional drivers deserve protection, respect and safe working conditions — they cannot continue to be left alone at the mercy of organised crime.
OS MONHACAS
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Not one other driver came to help him.

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What would you do mate in terms of helping him?

From my pov if I heard somebody in my trailer the only thing I would do is make a lot of noise start motor up etc…no way in hell I’d confront them, 3 reasons…

  1. I dont care enough about my firm to get stabbed/ head kicked in etc etc
  2. They don’t pay me enough to confront them as a security man.
  3. (Main reason) I aint bloody stupid.

As for getting attacked whilst in cab, that’s different, that is self defence…even then I’d start off with a ‘‘There’s the keys lads off ya go I’ll give ya 10 mins before I ring Old Bill, see ya’’ …see reasons 1,2, & 3.

Don’t get me wrong I aint backwards in coming forward, but unless family or friends are in danger, or someone is getting bullied, or it’s my job to keep peace…I aint interested.

As for getting out to help another driver daft enough to get out and challenge them himself…that’s his problem if he did not follow my rules 1, 2, and 3.
Same as before I’d make a lot of noise and ring Old Bill.

I do my best nowadays to avoid all that sh…and especially since we all got a lovely e.mail telling us that any fuel nicked in a lay by will be charged to driver.
So I make them pay on truckstops now whenever I can…safe as you can try and get.

EDIT: ..For some reason I missed the vid and was only looking at photo..:roll_eyes:

Yeah a dodgy scenario…I would like to have seen one or two of those c*** s underneath his front wheels.

Thing is though if the lad got out, it does not matter how good you like to think you are,…you can’t fight numbers,and those bastds were desperate…same if anybody got out and tried to help.

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Your not the only one who had the same thought when they saw the video