Shippers Urged to Force Fleets to Spend More for Security

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ASHINGTON — Shippers should get tough with trucking firms to help prevent cargo theft, including making them install costly security systems, two shipper representatives said at a conference here last week.

In session titled “Collaboration and Coercion,” two representatives of major shippers said they insist on strong anti-theft systems before doing business with trucking firms.

Robert Bullington, the global security manager for Motorola Inc., urged fellow shippers to insist on contract language that requires trucking companies be held responsible for losses due to “gross negligence.”

“Make contractual language so they are responsible if they lose your stuff,” Bullington said.

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