Road freight transport is the most widely used method for the transportation of goods in our country.
It is highly vulnerable to smuggling operations and other types of crimes during shipments..
For the above reasons, we can conclude that security in logistics management has an impact on the competitiveness of companies.
To prevent the entry or exit of illicit goods from company facilities, as well as the smuggling of cash, weapons, ammunition, people, drugs, etc., it is necessary to conduct security inspections that help ensure compliance with security programs as outlined in OEA and CTPAT.
The inspection referred to in the previous paragraph involves the physical examination of the transport unit (tractor and trailer, semitrailer, bobtails, thortons, or any other vehicle transporting company goods).
These inspections include checking for alterations such as hidden compartments, false bottoms, damage to locks, with the goal of preventing vehicle contamination, avoiding financial losses, reducing productivity disruptions, and preventing delivery delays.