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Cargo Theft Prevention Plan

Organize shipment verification, pickup controls, route and parking plans, locks, seals, cybersecurity, delivery, incident response, and follow-up actions before a load moves.

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Safety first: This plan cannot guarantee theft prevention or recovery. Do not confront, chase, block, or pursue suspected thieves. Call 911 when a crime is in progress or anyone is in immediate danger, and follow law-enforcement, carrier, customer, facility, and insurer instructions.

Using the public plan? This plan is for security planning and recordkeeping only. It is not legal, law-enforcement, insurance, cybersecurity, cargo-handling, safety, DOT, FMCSA, CTPAT, or compliance advice. It does not inspect equipment, authenticate a person or company, verify a shipment, determine whether a threat exists, prevent theft, guarantee recovery, determine fault or liability, or replace customer, carrier, insurer, facility, law-enforcement, border-security, or regulatory procedures. Follow current official sources, written instructions, contracts, applicable laws and regulations, safe-driving and hours-of-service requirements, and appropriate professional guidance.

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Verify before you move

Document load verification, pickup controls, contact checks, and authorization before the shipment departs.

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Plan safe stops and custody

Organize route, parking, physical security, check-ins, cybersecurity, and delivery chain-of-custody controls.

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Respond and follow up

Record a safety-first reporting sequence, preserve evidence, and track follow-up actions after an incident.

Public PlanCargo Theft Prevention Worksheet

Select the items that apply, record their status, and use the logs for verification, stops, checkpoints, and incident follow-up.

1Shipment & Plan Information
Record only the information needed for this planning session. Protect sensitive cargo, route, value, seal, tracking, and contact details. Do not enter passwords, full bank information, or full Social Security numbers.
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Load & Security Profile›
Define what is moving, who is involved, and which conditions require added review before pickup.
Use the exact reference shown on the rate confirmation, dispatch record, or customer instructions.
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Use enough detail for planning without sharing sensitive cargo information in unsecured channels.
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Follow carrier, customer, and insurer instructions for handling sensitive value information.
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Use the customer, carrier, and insurer criteria that apply to the shipment.
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Confirm time zones, facility hours, and after-hours procedures.
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Keep the unit information consistent with dispatch and pickup records.
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Do not publish seal or security information in open channels.
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Use numbers obtained from trusted company records rather than a last-minute message alone.
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Know the reporting sequence before a theft, attempted theft, or tampering event occurs.
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Examples may include an unverified reroute, identity mismatch, changed payment or pickup instructions, broken seal, or unsafe parking situation.
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Partner, Contact & Load Verification›
Confirm that the people, companies, instructions, and contact methods match trusted records.
Compare the names across the rate confirmation, bill of lading, dispatch record, and official company records.
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Use FMCSA records and the contracting party's established verification process.
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Call a published or previously verified number when information does not match.
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Do not rely on the display name alone.
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Do not confirm a change only by replying to the same message that requested it.
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Record who authorized the change, when, and through which channel.
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Use the shipper's or customer's established secure process.
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Document the tractor, trailer, and plate information used for the pickup.
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Resolve conflicting addresses or instructions before moving the load.
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Escalate conflicting party names, addresses, commodities, quantities, or instructions.
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Do not accept an operational change from an unknown or unverified person.
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Record the date, time, person, result, and source of the number.
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Pause when the request does not fit the normal business pattern.
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Avoid sending full credentials, tracking access, or security details to unverified recipients.
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Pickup & Release Controls›
Document who released the freight, which vehicle received it, and what was observed before departure.
Use a known company contact or established facility process.
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Record the name or identifier when the facility provides it.
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Stop and verify if asked to appear as another carrier or company.
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Make sure the equipment matches the dispatch and pickup record.
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Resolve mismatches before accepting custody.
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Document pre-existing damage, openings, or signs of tampering.
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Follow shipper, carrier, customer, and border-security procedures that apply.
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Do not photograph restricted areas or documents contrary to facility policy.
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Note shipper-load-and-count or sealed-load limitations where applicable.
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Follow facility rules and document any limitation relevant to chain of custody.
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Some cargo-security plans restrict stopping shortly after pickup; follow the applicable written instructions.
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Escalate through the established contact chain.
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Route, Parking & Stop Plan›
Plan lawful, safe stops without exposing sensitive route or cargo details.
The plan must remain consistent with safe driving and hours-of-service requirements.
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Avoid relying on one location that may be full, closed, or unsuitable.
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Use the carrier, customer, insurer, or facility criteria that apply.
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Do not treat any single feature as a guarantee against theft.
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Do not drive when fatigued or violate hours-of-service rules to reach another location.
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Reducing last-minute decisions can reduce unnecessary exposure.
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Delay public sharing until it cannot expose the active shipment.
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Use approved communication channels and access controls.
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Confirm who controls the location and what locks or check-in procedures are required.
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Contact dispatch or the security contact and law enforcement; do not confront or pursue suspected thieves.
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Use only when safe and lawful to do so.
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Keep the authorization with the load record.
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Equipment, Locks, Seal & Physical Security›
Review the physical security measures used for the tractor, trailer, container, and cargo.
Report damaged locks or latches before accepting a sensitive load.
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Document damage or signs of prior tampering.
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Follow equipment-owner, carrier, customer, and insurer requirements.
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Use only devices compatible with the equipment and authorized procedures.
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Do not rely on one lock as the only security measure.
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Use high-security seals where required by the customer, carrier, border program, or security plan.
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A transposed digit can create a false tampering concern.
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Stop and escalate unexplained seal irregularities.
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Do not share tracking links or credentials with unverified parties.
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Do not leave them in or on unattended equipment.
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Do not alter required markings, placards, shipping papers, or legal documents.
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Do not use a planning checklist to override an unsafe equipment condition.
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Driver Communication & Check-In Plan›
Define who the driver contacts, when check-ins occur, and what triggers escalation.
Use established contact records rather than a last-minute message alone.
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Keep the schedule realistic and consistent with safe driving.
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The plan should identify who initiates the follow-up.
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Record the escalation chain and backup contact.
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Do not send the authentication method in the same unsecured message as the change request.
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Know whether the number reaches a live person, service, or voicemail.
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Share only what is necessary through approved channels.
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Do not confront suspected individuals.
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Keep the date, time, sender, callback verification, and result.
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Use the approved backup process without compromising safe operation.
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Cyber, Email, Load Board & Account Security›
Reduce the chance that stolen credentials or deceptive messages are used to reroute or steal freight.
Protect recovery codes and backup methods.
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Do not reuse a compromised password across services.
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Remove unfamiliar or outdated recovery methods.
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Unexpected rules can hide or redirect load communications.
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The display name can be forged.
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Navigate through a known site or independently verified address when possible.
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Open the known application or website directly instead.
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Fraudulent postings may impersonate legitimate businesses.
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Shared credentials make accountability and incident response harder.
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Follow the provider's supported update process.
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Use approved secure channels and minimum necessary access.
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Change credentials through a trusted device and notify the appropriate company, law enforcement, and financial institutions as applicable.
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In-Transit Monitoring & Exception Handling›
Document normal checkpoints and how the plan handles unexpected changes or tampering concerns.
Record any unexplained change before moving again.
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Follow customer and carrier rules about seal handling.
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Confirm whether an alert reflects authorized movement, device error, or a security concern.
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Use the established contact chain and law-enforcement guidance.
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Record the authorizing person, reason, old seal, new seal, time, and location.
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Do not rely only on the incoming message or caller.
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Record equipment numbers, seals, locations, times, and responsible parties.
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Notify dispatch or security, control access, and document who attends the equipment.
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Do not continue driving when unsafe, fatigued, or out of legal hours.
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Preserve messages, photos, and other evidence without confronting suspected individuals.
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Delivery & Chain-of-Custody Controls›
Confirm the destination, receiving party, seal condition, and final transfer of custody.
Independently verify last-minute changes.
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Do not release freight solely on an unverified verbal instruction.
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Keep the information with the delivery record.
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Follow facility, customer, and carrier procedures.
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Document old and replacement seals if resealing occurs.
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Contact the established security or operations chain.
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Use neutral factual wording and follow shipping-document procedures.
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Do not alter or fabricate signatures or receipt information.
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Share only through approved channels.
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Record unresolved exceptions and the person responsible for follow-up.
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Theft, Attempted Theft & Suspicious Activity Response›
Prepare a safety-first reporting sequence before an incident occurs.
Personal safety takes priority over cargo recovery.
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Follow law-enforcement instructions and move to safety when possible.
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Request and record the report or incident number.
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Avoid spreading sensitive details beyond people who need them.
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Follow policy and company reporting instructions.
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Use the official ic3.gov website and preserve submission information.
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Use tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI; local law enforcement remains an immediate reporting point.
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Use NICB's official reporting channels.
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Do not take an action that creates danger or interferes with an investigation.
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Provide accurate facts and clearly label unknown information.
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Post-Incident Evidence, Claims & Recovery›
Preserve records, coordinate follow-up, and document corrective actions without making unsupported conclusions.
Keep original files and avoid overwriting metadata when possible.
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Capture full addresses, domains, phone numbers, and timestamps.
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Follow company, privacy, provider, and law-enforcement instructions.
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Do not enter a dangerous area to collect evidence.
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Separate confirmed facts from assumptions or secondhand information.
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Keep the assigned contacts and next requested action.
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Do not estimate or admit liability without proper authority.
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This planning record does not determine fault, liability, coverage, or regulatory compliance.
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Custom Security Actions›
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Official Security & Reporting Resources

Security Plan Summary

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  • Current plan statusPlan not started
  • Security concernRoutine planning
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  • Personal safety comes first. Call 911 when a crime is in progress or anyone is in immediate danger.
  • Do not confront, chase, block, or pursue suspected thieves. Follow law-enforcement and company instructions.
  • Independent verification is a planning step, not a guarantee that a shipment, person, or company is legitimate.
  • This summary is not a security rating, theft prediction, recovery guarantee, or compliance determination.

Clear To Roll helps you organize your own planning. It does not verify a shipment, investigate theft, or guarantee prevention or recovery. Get started with Clear To Roll.

Plan Logs

Use these logs to document verification, stops, checkpoints, suspicious activity, and follow-up. The page does not upload files or send reports.

Verification & Authorization Log

Record callbacks, authorization checks, and trusted-source verification.

Date / timeParty / contactMethod & trusted sourceResult / authorizationNotes

Parking & Stop Plan

Plan lawful stops and backup options without publishing sensitive route details.

Planned timeFacility / areaVisible security featuresBackup / contactNotes

Seal & Checkpoint Log

Document seal, lock, door, equipment, and custody checks.

Date / timeLocationSeal / lock / conditionChecked byNotes / action

Incident, Suspicious Activity & Follow-Up Log

Record factual observations, reports, case numbers, responsible people, and next actions.

Date / timeLocation / eventReported to / case numberResponsible personAction / due date / notes

Official Security & Reporting Resources

Use current official instructions and direct reporting channels. These links are references only and do not transmit information from this worksheet. Opening a source does not verify the worksheet, submit a report, or notify law enforcement or an insurer.

FBI Cargo Theft

FBI overview of straight, strategic, cyber, and pilferage cargo theft, prevention steps, and reporting options.

Open FBI Cargo Theft

FBI Cargo Theft Warning

Current warning on cyber-enabled cargo theft, spoofed domains, compromised accounts, fraudulent postings, and suspicious communications.

Read FBI Warning

FMCSA Broker & Carrier Fraud and Identity Theft Guidance

Official guidance for verifying carrier and broker information and identifying suspicious load instructions.

Open FMCSA Guidance

FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot

Search public company identification and safety information when verifying a motor carrier or broker.

Open SAFER

CBP CTPAT Program

CBP supply-chain security program, risk-assessment framework, and security resources for eligible trade partners.

Open CTPAT

CTPAT Highway Carrier Criteria

CBP guidance covering highway-carrier supply-chain security topics. The criteria are guidance unless otherwise incorporated into an applicable requirement or contract.

Open Highway Carrier Criteria

NICB Cargo Theft

Prevention guidance and official NICB reporting channels for cargo theft and insurance crime information.

Open NICB Cargo Theft

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Report cyber-enabled cargo theft, account compromise, phishing, or other internet-facilitated crime through the official IC3 site.

Open IC3.gov

FBI Tips

Submit information about a suspected federal crime through the FBI's official tips portal.

Open FBI Tips

FMCSA Cargo Securement Regulations

Theft prevention does not replace the cargo securement rules that apply to safe transportation.

Open 49 CFR Part 393, Subpart I

CTPAT note: CTPAT materials may provide useful supply-chain security planning references. Program eligibility, membership, criteria, validation, and contractual requirements are determined by CBP and the applicable parties. Completing this plan does not create CTPAT eligibility or satisfy CTPAT criteria.

Keep Load and Incident Records Organized

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This plan is for security planning and recordkeeping only. It is not legal, law-enforcement, insurance, cybersecurity, cargo-handling, safety, DOT, FMCSA, CTPAT, or compliance advice. It does not inspect equipment, authenticate a person or company, verify a shipment, determine whether a threat exists, prevent theft, guarantee recovery, determine fault or liability, or replace customer, carrier, insurer, facility, law-enforcement, border-security, or regulatory procedures. Follow current official sources, written instructions, contracts, applicable laws and regulations, safe-driving and hours-of-service requirements, and appropriate professional guidance. Do not confront, chase, block, or pursue suspected thieves. Call 911 when a crime is in progress or anyone is in immediate danger. Official links reviewed July 2026.