Hello,
My name is Olivia, and I work for the maintenance side of a major trucking company here in the midwest. I love my job, and I love logistics, especially the trucking industry. I'm currently going for a degree in logistics management to further my career in this industry.
I'm doing a research paper on cargo theft and prevention, and would appreciate your input by completing and returning my survey (attached). I believe that drivers are the front line in this matter and would benefit the most by theft prevention practices.
Please take the time to fill out the survey and return to me. Also, any additional input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Olivia
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Cargo Theft
My name is Olivia Spires, and I am performing this survey as part of my degree program for Logistics Management. I am focusing on cargo theft among trucking companies. Please take the time to fill out the following survey, it should only take 5-10 minutes:
1. Have you had a load stolen in the past 5 years?
_____ yes
_____ no
2. If so, where? (check all that apply)
_____ rest stop
_____ drop yard
_____ truck stop
_____ other
3. What was the cargo? (check all that apply)
_____ food
_____ electronics
_____ clothing
_____ pharmaceuticals
_____ other
4. Do you commonly stop within 200 miles after picking up a load?
_____ yes
_____ no
5. Check the following that you encounter when delivering loads (check all that apply):
_____ strict receiving hours
_____ security sign – in
_____ inspection before accepting load
_____ security patrol
_____ other
6. Check the following that you commonly see at drop yards (check all that apply):
_____ perimeter fencing
_____ security patrols
_____ security cameras
_____ other
7. Do you receive training for hijack awareness/prevention?
_____ yes
_____ no
8. Do you have access to the following security devices for trailers? (check all that apply)
_____ GPS
_____ RFID tags
_____ high-tech security seals
_____ other
9. What do you think would best help prevent cargo theft?
10. In your opinion, please answer the following:
Cooperation between trucking companies with secure lots to allow open parking would help prevent theft?
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ no opinion
Please fill in the following for demographics purposes only:
11. How long have you worked in the trucking industry?
_____0-5 years _____6-10 years _____11-15 years _____16+ years
12. What is your regular route?
_____ short haul _____ long haul _____ dedicated _____48 state _____regional
_____other
13. What is your age?
_____18-25 _____26-40 _____41-60 _____61+
14. What is the highest grade or year of school that you have completed?
_____Less than high school _____High school/GED _____Some College _____College Degree
15. What is your own yearly income?
_____Less than $10,000 _____$10,000-$29,999 _____$30,000-$49,000 _____$50,000-$69,000 _____$70,000+
Thank you for your time. I appreciate your input. Please return the survey to spires.olivia@gmail.com by December 10th.