Securing your food truck against theft

Although not specifically listed in official theft statistics as a separate vehicle category, food trucks are also highly sought after by thieves. Years of hard work, a vital source of income, and even a way of life can be stolen by criminals. What options are available to secure a food truck and, more importantly, recover it after theft?

In early August, thieves stole two food trucks, specifically food trailers, in North Brabant. As a result, the owners couldn't attend important events and were partly forced to rely on donations to restart. The theft of a food truck, food trailer, market stall, or similar vehicles like a herring cart, vending van, or ice cream stall leaves a significant impact and has serious consequences.

Depending on the type of food truck, various methods can be used to secure it. For food trucks like the ones in the example, a reliable recovery system, in addition to sturdy locks, is particularly effective. If a food truck is stolen, the chances of recovering it are much higher. For food trucks where much work and passion have been invested, recovering it without damage may be even more crucial than receiving an insurance payout to start from scratch.

How does such a recovery system work, and why is it perfect for food trucks? Moving Intelligence’s Retreever is a device no larger than a candy bar that transmits its location to an app and online platform once a day. This tracker has its own battery, so it operates even when the food truck is not connected to a power source, for example, when in storage. It’s perfect for food trucks and stalls like trailers or converted campers that aren’t used outside of the season.

If a food truck is stolen, the frequency of location updates increases. Wherever the thieves go, various connections can help track down the food truck. With the Recovery Service, we can secure it and return the food truck quickly. The Retreever has a 94% chance of being swiftly recovered.

Depending on the type of food truck, there are several security options available. An alternative to the Retreever is the Peilzender. It operates similarly to the Retreever but is Kiwa SCM TV certified, which is required by several insurers. The Peilzender is installed by a qualified installer and comes with a subscription.

The Retreever comes without a subscription. Installation can be done by a professional installer, or you can do it yourself. And because this tracker is stand-alone, it doesn’t damage the food truck.

Depending on the type of food truck, there are several security options available. An alternative to the Retreever is the Peilzender. It operates similarly to the Retreever but is Kiwa SCM TV certified, which is required by several insurers. The Peilzender is installed by a qualified installer and comes with a subscription.

Best options for:

Food truck as a trailer (Food Trailer)

• Retreever Recovery System
• Trailer Tracking System

Food truck as a converted commercial vehicle, van, car, or motorhome

• Vehicle Tracking System
• Peilzender Kiwa SCM TV-Certified Recovery System
• Retreever Recovery System
  
  

Good to know: An AirTag or other simple tracker can also help recover a stolen food truck. However, such tags have many limitations, which thieves are also aware of. In this blog, we explain the difference between an AirTag and the tracers from Moving Intelligence.

Not sure what the best solution is for your specific food truck, chip van, market stall, or other asset? Contact our experts at +31 88 99 000 00 or sales@movingintelligence.nl.