In Australia, fuel theft is a serious problem. It’s one of the most serious issues facing service station owners today.
But ServoPro has the answer with our fail to pay solution. As long as you’re a ServoPro member, we will provide you with a form so you can collect details of the customers that fail to pay for their fuel. If they don’t return within 24 hours to pay, the form can be faxed or emailed to us, and we’ll work on recovering your lost funds through our debt collection agency. Once the funds are recovered, your site will be reimbursed the full amount you lost, and it won’t cost you anything!
Methods of Protection
While ServoPro has the solution if you are a victim of fuel theft, there are also precautionary measures to take to prevent theft from happening in the first place. They include:
Keeping Tanks Locked and Secure
You may think this tip is obvious, but you’d be surprised how many service station owners overlook it or fail to carry it out properly. Investing in a high quality lock makes things more difficult for criminals, and it might just dissuade them from targeting you. There have been quite a few cases where fuel has been stolen from service station tanks while the site is closed.
Invest in Good Lighting
Most criminals prefer working in the dark, as there are fewer eyes on them that way. By investing in a good lighting system (with motion sensors), you’ll minimise suspicious activity.
Use Monitored CCTV
By utilising a monitored CCTV system, criminals will not only be discouraged from stealing fuel because of the cameras, but the footage will also record their identities if they do carry out the crime.
Fence Off Tanks
Keeping your fuel tanks close to the premises so you can monitor movement around them is always a wise choice. Installing fences and locked gates is even better.
Keep Regular Inventory
Implement a system to monitor your fuel stock to make sure you are not losing fuel to theft. It is also a regulatory requirement that you monitor your fuel stock using SIRA.
Keeping Safe at ServoPro
At ServoPro, our mission is to help our members minimise fuel theft through our solutions for failure to pay and drive-offs. For more information contact us.