Transportation & Logistics
Transportation & Logistics Security in California
Gate officers, trailer and seal logs, drop-lot patrols and monitored cameras for trucking terminals, cross-docks and distribution yards — stopping cargo theft where it starts.
- Licensed & insured
- 24/7 dispatch
- No long-term contract
- Se habla español
Cargo-theft focus
Trailers, loads and yards.
Seal & trailer logs
Every in and out recorded.
Weekend coverage
Drop lots and holidays.
Loss reporting support
Facts for CHP and insurers.
Quick answer
How can logistics companies prevent cargo theft in California?
Cargo theft concentrates in the Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Bay Area and San Diego regions, according to the CHP’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program. Prevention starts at the yard: gate control with driver and seal verification, trailer logs, drop-lot and weekend patrols and monitored cameras. Many shippers also require facilities aligned with TAPA security standards. Safeguard On Demand provides logistics security across California’s freight corridors.
Key facts
- CHP runs a Cargo Theft Interdiction Program
- LA, Inland Empire, Bay Area and San Diego most affected
- Gate, seal and trailer controls
- Weekend and holiday drop-lot exposure
- TAPA standards often required by shippers
The challenge
Cargo theft happens in the yard
Loaded trailers left unattended are the easiest target in logistics.
Trailer and yard theft
Inland Empire warehouse clusters see trailer and load theft.
Weekend drop lots
Loaded trailers left over weekends and holidays.
TAPA requirements
Customers require TAPA-aligned procedures.
Coverage options
Logistics security services
Combine services into one program.
Our standards
What every logistics post includes
The same standard on every shift.
Written post orders
Duties and escalation contacts approved by you.
Hourly photo reports
Timestamped photos and notes.
Supervisor field checks
Unannounced visits.
BSIS-licensed officers
Guard Card and background check.
Before you hire
Questions to ask a logistics security company
Here is how we answer.
| Ask the vendor | Safeguard On Demand |
|---|---|
| Can officers verify drivers and seals? | Yes — following your check-in procedures. |
| Do you cover weekends and holidays? | Yes. |
| Can your procedures align with TAPA? | Yes — post orders can follow your TAPA program. |
| Will you help report a theft? | Incident reports give you facts for CHP and insurers. |
| Do you serve the Inland Empire? | Yes — our Corona office covers it. |
| Is there a long-term contract? | No long-term contract. |
Who we protect
Logistics facilities we protect
Statewide
Logistics security across California
Served from the office nearest your site, with officers across 13 California counties.
How it works
How logistics security starts
A short, documented process.
01
Site review
Property, hours and incident history reviewed.
02
Post orders
Duties and contacts written and approved.
03
Officer orientation
Officers learn the site before day one.
04
Reports & review
Shift reports and regular check-ins.
Choosing coverage
Gate officers or yard patrols?
Busy terminals need gate officers during operations; drop lots and weekends are covered best by patrols and camera towers. See warehouse security.
California resources
Cargo theft resources in California
The California Highway Patrol’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program, created by AB 813 in 1994, operates regional teams and a statewide information system, and names Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, the Bay Area and San Diego as the most affected regions. Victims can report losses to CHP. Many shippers require facilities aligned with the TAPA Facility Security Requirements standard, which covers perimeter, access control, alarms and surveillance.
Every officer must hold a BSIS Guard Card and work for a licensed private patrol operator — 8 hours of Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training before registration, 32 more hours within six months, and 8 hours of continuing training every year. Verify any company or officer on the state’s DCA License Search.
Security checklist
- Driver and seal verification
- Trailer logs
- Weekend drop-lot coverage
- Yard lighting and cameras
- Theft reporting procedure
- TAPA-aligned procedures if required
Budgeting
What affects the cost of logistics security
We do not publish one-size rates. These factors move the price.
Hours of coverage
24/7, nights only or business hours.
Armed vs. unarmed
Armed posts cost more.
Guard vs. patrol
Patrols cost less than full-time posts.
Site size
Acreage, buildings and entrances.
Location and risk
Site history and neighborhood.
Contract length
Short-term vs. ongoing.
Logistics security FAQs
The CHP names Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, the Bay Area and San Diego.
Gate control, seal and trailer logs, patrols and monitored cameras.
Across 13 California counties from offices in Santa Ana, Los Angeles (Northridge), San Diego, the Inland Empire, Sacramento and Silicon Valley.
Where we provide this coverage
Posts are staffed from the nearest of our six California offices — same day in most areas. Free assessment: (800) 640-2327.