Catalytic converter theft continues to rise in the commercial vehicle industry. It is consistently a top theft trend, with thieves targeting these converters for the valuable metals they contain, including palladium, rhodium, and platinum. Each theft can sideline a vehicle for days, costing businesses thousands in downtime, repairs, and productivity.
Custom Truck One Source, a leading commercial truck dealership and service provider, experienced these losses firsthand. As thefts increased across their multiple locations, the company faced operational disruptions, insurance complications, and diminished customer trust.
Challenge: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Businesses across the commercial vehicle industry continue to face growing threats from organized catalytic converter theft rings. For Custom Truck One Source, every converter stolen meant immediate and long-term losses, including:
1. The cost of replacing stolen catalytic converters impacts the operational budget.
2. Trucks are in for service, remaining out of commission for longer, depriving customers of their fleet vehicles.
3. Staff are losing valuable hours managing claims and repair logistics.
As a reactive measure, surveillance cameras alone could not stop catalytic converter theft. Custom Truck One Source recognized the need for a reliable, active perimeter security solution. AMAROK delivered.
Solution: AMAROK's Multi-Layered Security Strategy
We sent our security professionals to the site where they could conduct a threat assessment. The AMAROK team developed a turnkey solution to Custom Truck One Source’s security threats using their observations and local crime statistics.
The solution featured The Electric Guard Dog™ Fence, our solar-powered electric fence that delivers a safe but memorable 7,000-volt pulsed shock when tampered with. The fence also features clear signage as a psychological deterrent to complement the physical barrier.
AMAROK electric fence installations are medically safe, and all of the permitting related to the installation is handled.
AMAROK electric fence installations are medically safe, and with our in-house compliance and government relations teams, we handled all of the permitting related to the installation.
Custom Truck One Source also benefits from our ongoing vegetation control service. With this offering, we keep the fence clear of vegetation to minimize the risk of false alarms and eliminate overgrowth a would-be intruder might use as a hiding place.
A well-maintained perimeter is key to the principle of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, as it makes a property feel guarded and deters opportunistic thieves – another way AMAROK helps stop crime before it happens.
Our security solutions start with the electric fence and are highly customizable. That means a customer like Custom Truck One Source can start with The Electric Guard Dog Fence and then easily add video surveillance cameras, alarm-based lighting, or a Gate Access Control system at a later time as their security needs evolve.
Results: Theft Eliminated, Peace of Mind Restored
Since installing AMAROK’s perimeter security solutions, Custom Truck One Source has experienced zero catalytic converter thefts.
The electric perimeter security fence creates a visible and physical deterrent that stops threats before they breach the perimeter.
Operational downtime caused by theft dropped to zero. Insurance premiums stabilized, and customers regained confidence in sending vehicles in for service.
As a result, employees feel safer on-site, and management now redirects time once spent handling thefts toward higher-value activities.
Protect Your Fleet With an Electric Perimeter Security Fence from AMAROK
AMAROK’s electric fencing deters thieves before they breach your perimeter. With zero upfront costs and a manageable monthly fee, you get security solutions tailored to your site’s needs, protecting your high-value assets 24/7. Contact us today to schedule your free threat assessment.
