AMAROK protects 9,000-plus commercial and industrial properties across 49 states. Our solutions prevent 99% of external theft after installation, with most customers seeing a 5X return on investment. We are the trucking and transportation industry’s trusted perimeter security partner. Our security-as-a-service model delivers immediate peace of mind, providing industry-leading protection without the burden of up-front capital expenditure:
Building a Perimeter Security Strategy for the Trucking and Transportation Industry
The trucking and transportation industry faces a range of physical security vulnerabilities that, when exploited, can impact profitability, delay operations, and compromise the security of valuable cargo. From expansive truck yards to vital distribution centers and remote storage depots, safeguarding these essential assets requires a multi-layered approach to perimeter security. AMAROK offers proven solutions to secure your operations.
Perimeter Security Risks for Trucking and Transportation
Criminals target the trucking and transportation sector for valuable cargo, vehicles, and equipment. Major risks in this industry include:
- Cargo theft: The illicit removal of goods from trailers, warehouses, or staging areas is a top concern, resulting in substantial financial losses and disruptions across the supply chain. In 2024 alone, there were 3,625 reported incidents of cargo theft in the United States and Canada.
- Fleet and equipment theft: Semi-trucks, trailers, and specialized operational equipment are frequently targeted by organized theft rings. This also extends to high-demand components, such as tires, wheels, and critical computer powertrain controllers (CPCs).
- Catalytic converter theft: Catalytic converter theft is a significant issue plaguing trucking fleets, resulting in vehicle downtime, increased repair costs, service interruptions, and reputational harm.
- Fuel siphoning: Without adequate security, thieves can siphon tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of diesel from large fuel tanks at truck yards and remote depots.
- Unauthorized entry: Trespassing, motivated by criminal intent or curiosity, can compromise the safety of your fleet and personnel, as well as disrupt critical operations.
Trucking and Transportation Perimeter Security Solutions
Implementing a multi-layered security strategy is the most reliable method for safeguarding trucking and transportation facilities. AMAROK’s integrated solutions are engineered to protect your fleet, cargo, and personnel.
The Electric Guard Dog™ Fence
The cornerstone of AMAROK’s perimeter security systems is The Electric Guard Dog Fence. This formidable barrier prevents 99% of external theft after installation, and our solar-powered technology ensures continuous operation even in the event of a grid failure. Its imposing presence and warning signs create a persuasive deterrent, showing that your property is under our relentless protection.
If an intruder tries to breach the perimeter, the fence delivers a 7,000-volt safe but memorable pulsed electric shock, compelling criminals to retreat before they can access your premises. This immediate physical security response is key to securing high-value cargo, vehicles, and components.
Gate Access Control
Entry and exit points are critical vulnerabilities for trucking and transportation facilities, given the constant movement of large fleets, cargo deliveries, drivers, logistics personnel, and third-party vendors. AMAROK’s Gate Access Control solutions are designed to secure your facility’s perimeter, allowing only authorized individuals and vehicles to move through your property. Our access control systems provide:
- Entry management: Implement advanced hardware solutions at all your gates, including specialized locking mechanisms, seamless motorized gate integration, and secure door locks for buildings.
- Identity verification: Leverage sophisticated credential readers, two-way intercoms, and AI-driven cameras with license plate recognition for accurate identification.
- User authorization: Provide secure access for your authorized workforce through encrypted proximity cards, durable key fobs, mobile (Bluetooth & NFC) access via smartphones, and personalized PIN codes.
- Centralized control: Empower your management team with tools for unlimited user account management, comprehensive permissions setting, and enterprise-level oversight across multiple sites. Get on-demand activity reports for proactive security management.
Alarm-Based Lighting Solutions
AMAROK’s security lighting solutions complement The Electric Guard Dog Fence, supporting deterrence and detection:
- Spot Lighting: We can install flood lights that activate with your electric fence alarm for cost-effective, high-visibility security lighting that exposes suspicious activity. These durable, outdoor-rated units deploy powerful white LED lights to illuminate vulnerable access points, critical equipment areas, or shadowed sections of your facility.
- Zone Fence Lighting: Integrated Zone Fence Lighting activates immediately with your fence alarm. It casts high-intensity illumination for approximately four minutes, focusing light on the section of the perimeter where the intrusion attempt is occurring. This targeted, energy-efficient solution helps to repel intruders by exposing their activity and drawing attention.
- Sentinels: Our Sentinels combine loud sirens with bright lights that flood the area of an attempted breach when your electric fence alarm is triggered. This abrupt exposure creates intense psychological pressure on intruders to flee, supports video surveillance, and enables swift intervention at large, dispersed transportation facilities.
Remote and Mobile Video Monitoring
AMAROK offers remote and mobile video monitoring solutions that ensure 24/7/365 surveillance coverage. Remote security specialists monitor your surveillance camera feeds, ready to respond to threats in real time. At the first sign of trouble, surveillance professionals will contact law enforcement, provide visual verification for a prompt dispatch, and update you about any incidents. We can cover multiple sites from a central, cloud-based system, providing any footage you need to support investigations and insurance claims.
FORTIFEYE™
FORTIFEYE integrates The Electric Guard Dog Fence with video surveillance and real-time monitoring to secure trucking and transportation facilities. This unified solution is designed to:
- Deter: The Electric Guard Dog Fence is a powerful physical and psychological deterrent that will persuade most criminals to avoid trying a breach. Anyone who attempts to cross it triggers alarms and a medically safe, 7,000-volt pulsed shock, preventing access to your valuable assets.
- Detect: Integrated video surveillance and alarm-based lighting ensure immediate, precise detection. Cameras monitor your perimeter. This setup provides security personnel with instant confirmation of the incident’s location and nature.
- Detain: Remote video monitoring by AMAROK security specialists supports effective apprehension. Upon alarm, live video streams enable visual verification of threats, supporting prompt law enforcement dispatch. Easy access to recorded footage provides evidence for investigations, aiding criminal apprehension.
Build Your Perimeter Security Strategy With AMAROK
Free threat assessment
You start with a no-cost assessment to identify your trucking and transport operations’ vulnerabilities.
Permitting and compliance
Our dedicated team manages all permitting and regulatory requirements on your behalf to ensure a compliant installation.
Custom installation
We engineer a multi-layered security system tailored to your facility’s needs and install it with minimal interruption to your workflows.
Ongoing support
Your all-inclusive monthly subscription covers unlimited maintenance, upgrades when needed, and 24/7/365 expert support.
Contact your local AMAROK expert to book a free threat assessment and protect your business.
