Cargo & Security · Free Checklist
Cargo Theft Prevention Checklist
Check pickup identity, trip security, seals, and delivery instructions before a load is handed to the wrong party.
Who It’s For
Drivers, dispatchers, and fleet staff responsible for load security.
How to Use It
Use for load planning and driver briefing. Adapt controls to the commodity, shipper, insurer, equipment, and operating area. This is a practical security checklist, not a guarantee against theft or a substitute for a required hazardous-materials security plan.
What’s Included
- Pickup and identity verification
- Parking and in-transit security
- Delivery and suspicious-change response
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Run the DOT Compliance Self-Check.
Related Downloads
Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.