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Protect From Truck Fuel Theft

As Thieves Steal Fuel From Lorries Parked in Rotherham

Lorry drivers in South Yorkshire are being urged to be on their guard against thieves stealing fuel.

Diesel worth more than £1,000 was stolen from lorries parked at an industrial estate on Meadow Way, Swinton, Rotherham, while drivers slept overnight on Sunday into Monday.

Another lorry, parked at Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, was also targeted between 6pm on Sunday and 3.25am on Monday.

Police said the driver of that lorry heard a noise at the back of his vehicle and climbed out of the cab to find a siphoning hose near the tank.

Protecting Truck Fuel Tanks can be as simple as fitting an Anti Siphon Device, anti siphon devices are simple to fit, taking no more than a few minutes, with no drilling or gluing to a fuel tank.

TP Anti Syph can be fitted to all types of tank: bayonet, screw type & bus /coach.

Truck Manufacturers include, Volvo, MAN, DAF, Iveco, Scania, Renault, Foden, Hino & Mercedes.

Also contact aide automotive to discuss Fuel Protection with Anti Siphon Devices or Tank Fuel Theft Alarms.

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TP Anti Syphon Devices fits into the neck of a bus and coaches with clip caps and to coaches with the standard bayonet cap.

With fuel theft a growing problem, many bus and coach operators are now taking pro-active steps to prevent them from becoming victims of a crime that is already costing millions of pounds a year.

Following a speight of fuel siphon thefts over Christmas and New year Moffat & Willamson a company with 65 years experience in the coaching industry decided to protect against fuel theft by fitting anti siphons.

Moffat & Williamson Limited was formed by the amalgamation of James Moffat & Sons of Cardenden and Williamsons of Gauldry.

The two companies, founded in 1945 joined forces in 1978 to operate from offices in Gauldry & Glenrothes in Fife.

Relatively easy to fit Anti Syphon Devices are a payback investment against stolen diesel fuel.

To review how Anti Fuel Theft Products like Anti Siphon Devices can help your business, contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471.

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A bus driver steels thousands of pounds of Fuel from Bakers Dolphin over a three-year period.

The accused was fired by the Weston-based coach firm after 38 years service once the theft was discovered in April.

Michael Collins, prosecuting, told magistrates at North Somerset Courthouse on Monday that the bus driver had prompted suspicion by turning up to work regularly 30 minutes before he was due to start at 5.30am.

He would fill jerry cans with diesel before driving them back in his bus to his home in Highbridge. Having dropped them off, he would then start working and his criminal activity was not spotted because the early start meant he was never late.

He was caught after the firm installed extra CCTV cameras to his vehicle and checked vehicle logging records.

Upon arrest, he admitted taking an estimated £9,000 worth of diesel.

To reduce Fuel Theft Contact aide automotive Limited on 0115 845 6471 or email: info@aideautomotive.com

aide automotive are pleased to release a new Fuel Prevention Product For the Commercial Vehicle market, Fuel Theft Prevention Camera

Companies who have fitted or made an enquiry about our range of anti siphon devices have show concern of tank attacks, although our research has no evidence of tank attacks once the diesel thief is confronted with an anti siphon, a Fuel Theft Camera could well be the option to rest concerns.

A waterproof camera designed for the view of the Truck Diesel Fuel Tank, a motion sensor will activate the camera when someone is moving around the tank.

With GPS and real time recording, a detailed report of attempted or actual fuel theft will be video recorded for evidence.

Sale Director Matt Burke Said “We know that fuel theft is ongoing, adding a camera to our product range now covers many areas of prevention of commercial vehicle fuel theft. We say Stop Fuel Theft Now.”

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Anti Fuel Theft Camera for Truck Diesel Tanks

Hounslow has been reported as the worst London borough for Fuel Theft from vehicles.

This information is based on figures obtained from the Metropolitan Police.

The West London borough had a total of 175 reports between 2009 and 2012, but only five prosecutions.

Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark and Merton also emerge in the top five boroughs for Fuel Theft.

The Met said the majority of thefts were from commercial haulage vehicles which were prominent in Hounslow.

It said the area served both Heathrow Airport and Central London and advised that parking goods vehicles in areas with good lighting and CCTV was the most effective way of reducing opportunities for thieves to syphon diesel.

Contact aide automotive to enquire about Fuel Prevention. Call us on 0115 845 6471 or email: info@aideautomotive.com.

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aide automotive recently supplied Anti Syphon Devices to Starmer Transport.

TP Anti Syph is a high quality device that helps to prevent the theft of fuel from commercial vehicles.

TP Anti Syph and FuelKeep Value are two cost effective products to stop quick siphoning of fuel from truck tanks.

Tony stated “to prevent fuel theft from our fleet of truck we purchased Anti Siphon devices from aide automotive. The service was second to none”.

Following recent fuel thefts in Wales, Detective Inspector Matthew Sedgebeer said: “What is most worrying is some thieves are syphoning from the petrol tank of a lorry while the driver is sleeping in the cab. We are aware of hot spot areas and will be taking action against those caught stealing fuel.”

Contact aide automotive on 0115 845 6471

Abbey Logistics Go To The Hercules Floating Ball Anti Siphon

Operating over 200 vehicles, Abbey Logistics is widely acknowledged as a leading transporter of bulk liquid food ingredients. Abbey is now fitting the Hercules Anti-Siphon to reduce fuel theft across its fleet.

“In today’s high fuel price environment fuel anti-siphons are essential for all operators and we’ve been delighted with the Hercules product,”: says managing director Steve Granite.

Matthew Burke adds: “For operators requiring a floating ball device, we offer the easily the best value product in the market. We continue to convert high-profile operators from competitors to our Hercules and Abbey?s reputation puts it at the top of the list”.

The Hercules Anti Siphon Fuel Security and Safety Device is the best priced device to prevent ANY fuel loss due to its unique float-valve that allows fuel to flow into the tank, but locks off once filling is stopped, meaning no fuel can be siphoned.

To recevie a fleet quote for the Hercules please call 0115 8456471 or email shoponline@aideautomotive.com

Floating Ball Anti Syphon Device From aide automtoive

aide automotive have introduced the Spider Anti Siphon device for a VW Caddy.

The Spider is a retro fit device that will stop fuel theft and siphoning from a Volkswagen Caddy.

VW Commercials Ireland recently purchase 370 Spider syphons for a customer, after trailing the device they were impressed by the ease of fitting and effectiveness of the device.

Fuel theft is now a concern for vans and light commercials, following many years of trucks fuel being stolen aide automotive have increased the product range to include a device for vans.

With a price of £29.99 the Spider Anti Siphon is a ideal cost effective purchase for a Caddy van to stop fuel theft.

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Fuel Theft Accounted for Nearly Two-Thirds Of All Thefts In 2011.

Article Taken from Commercial Motor – dated 06.06.12

Some 4,417 freight crimes were reported to TruckPol in 2011, of which load theft (including fuel) and attempted load theft accounted for the majority (69%). Vehicle thefts represented 29% of the total, with the remainder made up of robbery, deception, warehouse robberies and hijacks Fuel theft accounted for nearly two-thirds (64%) of all thefts from LGVs last year with police recording 1,605 separate incidents in 2011. In its final set of freight crime statistics, compiled before its closure in March, TruckPol revealed the second most common theft was vehicle parts stolen from lorries (233 incidents), attributed to the high price of metal found inside components such as catalytic converters and batteries.

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aide automotive market the Impregnable Anti Siphon Device With Floating Ball “Hercules”.

The Hercules Anti Siphon Fuel Security and Safety Device is the best priced device to prevent ANY fuel loss due to its unique float-valve that allows fuel to flow into the tank, but locks off once filling is stopped, meaning no fuel can be siphoned

Prices start with a RRP of just £99.00 + VAT.

• Proven cost savings against Other Ball Type Devices

• Environmentally friendly

• Prevents accidents

Skimming prevention Anti Syphon Device

Hercules Anti Syph is a premium anti syphon device for the truck fuel tank. As a difference to the standard TP Anti Syph device, the Hercules incorporates a floating ball to stop potential skimming from a truck fuel tank. The floating ball is designed to push up once re fuelling is completed and stopping any potential of skimming.

Hercules is designed to fit all 80 ID tanks such as DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes, Iveco metal tanks and Renault.

Contact aide automotive ltd to enquire about a fleet price.