Fedex Pfizer load Hi-Jacked

[redytrk]

iracy ring suspected in drug thefts, police say
Saturday, November 12, 2005
BY MATT MILLER
Of The Patriot-News
CARLISLE - The theft of a $4.2 million tractor-trailer load of pharmaceuticals, including Viagra, looks like the work of an organized piracy network that has struck again in the midstate, an official said.

Local, state and federal authorities are investigating the Thursday night theft of the rig from a truck stop outside Carlisle.

Since March, at least three similar thefts of drug-laden trucks have occurred in Dauphin and Berks counties
The latest theft happened when a Fed-Ex truck driver stopped for a meal at the Petro Travel Plaza, Middlesex Twp., along the Harrisburg Pike about 9 p.m., township Patrolman Andrew Wolfe said yesterday. The theft was reported 50 minutes later.

The cargo included the cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor and Viagra, which treats male sexual dysfunction.

Asked if the thefts appear to be linked to a highway piracy network, Wolfe replied, "That's my guess."

The global positioning system Fed-Ex used to track the truck was disabled by the thieves, he said.

"[The driver] had the keys in the truck and it was running, but it was locked," Wolfe said. "He had another pair of keys in his pocket."

He said the drugs, manufactured by Pfizer Inc., were picked up by trucker Uriel Diaz of Grabill, Ind., in Parsippany, N.J., at 4 p.m. Thursday and were to be delivered in North Carolina.

The number B6226 is posted on the stolen truck and the number W44755 is on the trailer, Wolfe said. Anyone with information on the theft may call township police at 249-7191.

Wolfe said township police are working with the FBI, the Cumberland County Auto Theft Task Force, state police and Lower Paxton Twp. police on the theft.

Lower Paxton Twp. police are investigating a similar theft of a truckload of pain relievers from the Boscov's parking lot March 16.

MATT MILLER: 249-2006 or [email protected]
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Sounds like the driver did the 3 hours before a stop.Look for Pfizer to do more if not all "Constant Survelance">I.E.One driver awake and in the truck at all times.

By the way, that new cable type seal is a dead giveaway that we are hauling Pfizer.

How about a discussion on security measures? How about Auto-Shutdown devices,etc?

 

[greg334]

Personal experience speaking, Pfizer has some pretty tough policies related to shipping Viagra and a few other drugs. I am really surprised that the driver was allowed to stop at all and I bet there is already a lawsuite being filed against the driver an carrier. I know with some highly “classified†shipments there are armed Pfizer security personal escorting the shippment that not only follow but film the trip without the driver or the carrier’s knowledge.

I expect that Pfizer security and lawyers (which number in the thousands) would be investigating this through their organized crime contacts to see if there is any involvement of organized crime took place. I think it is a joke that the locals would have anything to do with this; it is a federal/Pfizer matter.

Some advice, Pharma shipments should always be treated as highly classified and critical shipments, no exceptions. the manafest may say and packaging may say one thing, but because of formula patents and secercy, it may be something different and worth alot of money (like a billion dollars). plan your run and take extra food to get through the run. Think of this as a shippment of gold, because it does not matter if it Viagra or listerine, companies like Pfizer are lawyer heavy and no company, including FedEx can not win with them.

 

[Doggie Daddy]

i agree with rdytrk that the cable seal on the back door is a dead giveaway. but i also believe that this load was being followed by the hijackers from the point of origin.everyone that hauls these types of loads have to be more observant as to whats going on around them.i am sure that this driver disregarded some of his instuctions pertaining to this shipment,but i will not discuss on this forum what those specific instructions might be.DD.

 

[whitewolf53]

Where is that truck at???????
My Viagra is running low.
So many Lot Lizards,so little time.

Whitewolf 53
HERE LIZARD LIZARD LIZARD
:9 :9 :9 :9 :9 :9 :9

 

[Finn777]

My Money is on the Amish,I would check yoder
and the boys in Lancaster to see if they have a spring in their step.

 

[LDB]

One of the systems on my new truck is Cummins Road Relay. It uses a passcode to start the engine. It also has a setting that allows the engine to idle but disables the throttle. If someone did get into the truck the best they could do is an O.J. idling in 4th or maybe 5th gear. I don't leave it running though except when I'm going inside at either shipper/consignee. Any other time I turn it off and run the APU if it needs climate control. I wonder if we'll hear updates on this or if Pfizer will keep it quiet from this point on?

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[RichM]

Last week I refused a Pfizer load out of Memphis due to the recent events and Pfizer stating that one driver must always be in the cab and you must drive 300 miles before stopping. Well I was running single and don't think I should have even been offered the trip. The notes also stated that you should have fuel,food, cash, and use the Pfizer restromm before leaving. Also a air cuff is now required which I don't have.

 

[barbaba704]

Sorry guys, this is not a laughing matter, regardless of the load that was stolen. By the way, the rule for hauling Pfizer is that once you leave the dock, you cannot stop the truck for 300 miles, not 3 hours. Also, if you do not have an air cuff, you are supposed to buy one from Pfiser and you are reimbursed from FedEx.

If you follow the rules, it shouldn't be a problem. But even with a relatively low value load, you don't leave the truck running unattended, even at the fuel island. Door locks are easily defeated, and air cuffs can be broken if you have enough time.

Also, FedEx will advance money on the load if you need to fuel before picking up.

The drive screwed up even though he received all of the warnings before leaving Pfizer.

Keep it safe out there.

 

[Broompilot]

When you are refering to the AIR CUFF is that the lock that goes over the Yellow Parking Air Brake? I have one it is impossible to move the truck with this device. If you break it your gona need a sludge hammer and than your gona mess up the parking break so the truck will not move due to the damage of a broken parking break.

Small investment for such security. As for shutting off your engine after running with a load you need to read your owners manual they highly discourage shutting an engine down as it will damage the turbo it has to cool down for a period of time 10 minutes min, same with a cold start up.

I personally idle the truck for 10 minutes after running and have been informed thats to short. Slap the air cuff on lock the door and dont worry about it, it will be there when you come back unless of course its towed.

 

[guest]

Well, I have done many Pfizer loads for FedEx Custom Critical and this was clearly the Driver's Fault. You Don't LEAVE a truck with 4.5 millon Dollars worth of anything in a truckstop parking lot to go in to eat.

FedEx Custom Critical ask you not to stop after picking up for at least 300 miles and this driver didn't follow the rules of doing a Pfizer load. I know when I do a Pfizer load I always make sure that me or my co Driver is with the truck. Reason being I don't want to pay the $2000.00 deductable for the freight or the $1000.00 deductable for my truck. Thats what I call, $3000.00 I don't want to spend.

It makes me think of a story, but I can remember the name of the story I just remember the story. There was this town that had a big Cliff and people would fall off the cliff and get hurt. So the town bought a Aumbulance and put it down at the bottom of Valley where the cliff was. That way when people got hurt they could take them to the hospital fast. Well, years went by and the aumbulance was getting old and town was trying to save up money to get a new Aumbulance. One of the towns people said hey, lets buy a fence. All the people ask how we going to take some to the hospital on a Fence. He said, you don't you put a fence up at the top of the cliff rather than have an Aumbulance down in the Valley.

I guess what I'm trying to say is Driver's need to try to prevent things from happening 1st. You don't run your truck until the check engine/oil light come on. No, you take it to get the oil changed every so many miles. I guess thats why they call them PM's (preventive Maintenance) oil change.

Me myself I would rather put up that fence, rather then have that Aumbulance down in the Valley.

Just something to think about the next time you haul a high dollar load and want to go inside to eat. That dinner may cost you over $3000.00 if your truck comes up missing.

 

[RichM]

Dave The freight deductible is up to $2500 now. I also agree with BP about idleing for at least 10 minutes when coming off the highway. Your turbo has been spinning at zillions of rpm and needs to cool down.
What would be interesting is to know if the driver was a O/O or a driver for a O/O. Either way he is out of a job.

 

[LDB]

My new Cummins says to idle 5 minutes at 1000 rpm and then 30 seconds at low idle before shutting down. I've always just idled at idle speed prior to this. I'll have to learn some new tricks now. Where can you get an air cuff for the single knob like we have? I've been looking but can only find the dual for a semi.

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[Broompilot]

The double one works just fine for a single knob you cannot break it off.

 

[guest]

Thanks Rich

I didn't know it was $2500.00 now. FedEx will have to pay for that load I'm sure. Rich, I can understand what BP was saying about letting your turbo Cool down. I try to do my log book and get the trash cleaned out of truck each time we stop so it can run for about 10 to 15 mins to cool down. I also use Lucus in my truck, I swear by that stuff, my truck had an oil leak and was down 4 gallons of oil and I Diddn't even know it because it never lost its oil pressure. Man did it save my motor. But that is what I mean by taking care of something before it can happen.

 

[mudtruck34]

think it was either last week or 2 weeks ago a message came over the c-link about a fed ex truck being stolen from carisle pa
seen a driver of a tractor trailer and talked about that he said thats like the 4th or 5th one in the past 2 or 3 months
but if we pick up a pharmacy load we must use the cuff and one driver has too be with the truck at all times

 

[LDB]

I know the doubles will work but rather than have it dangling on the dash I thought I'd find a single. I saw a vendor at the Dallas truck show but can't find the info now. I'm going to try to go to the Louisville show in March and will find it there I'm sure if I haven't already.

Leo Bricker
OOIDA 677319
truck 4958
73's K5LDB
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

 

[ATeam]

The items were exhibited by a couple vendors at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville last year. MATS keeps its vendor list up on the web year-round. A search might help you find what you are looking for. If you do find the single cuff, we'd appreicate knowing how to get one ourselves. Thanks.

http://www.truckingshow.com/2005_Exhibitor_Search.htm

 

[redytrk]

Pfizer has just announced a new security device.



Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Cuts Purchase Order for First Phase of Bulldog's MiniBOSS Covert Supply Chain Security Solution




Printable version
[11/21/05]
Bulldog Technologies Inc., premier designer and manufacturer of wireless security solutions and sensor networks that monitor, track and secure assets in the supply chain announced that, after an intensive and successful two month trial, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Global Manufacturing has commenced ordering Bulldog's MiniBOSS for the purpose of securing and monitoring high-value pharmaceuticals as they travel through Pfizer's supply chain. Pfizer will integrate the MiniBOSS into their North American supply chain during phase one, to be followed by expanded distribution-point deployment.

After competitive testing in real world conditions throughout the Northeastern United States, Pfizer has awarded the purchase order to Bulldog Technologies. Pfizer found that only the Bulldog MiniBOSS met or exceeded Pfizer's standards for securing and tracking high-value pharmaceutical shipments throughout the contiguous United States. Interestingly, the MiniBOSS was available to Pfizer at significant savings when compared to competitive products.

The Bulldog MiniBOSS is a cellular based true AGPS covert asset location and recovery device. It is designed to work in conjunction with Bulldog's web-based software, allowing users to securely track their shipments using a standard PC.

The MiniBOSS is designed to be covertly placed in valuable and/or sensitive shipments and will enable Pfizer to track, locate and maintain contact with individual shipments, as mandated by its security and logistics management teams.

Since the MiniBOSS operates on an AGPS platform, its signal sensitivity is many times that of previous technologies. Additionally, the MiniBOSS can rely on both cellular tower triangulation and GPS satellite location to pinpoint the location of transportable materials throughout North America and, in fact, over most of the world.

For further information, visit Bulldog on the Web at http://www.bulldog-tech.co

 

[terryandrene]

Just to add salt to the wound of the owner of a stolen T/T, I suspect you'll need to cover the deductable for your Tractor, another homeowners insurance deductable for covered lost personal items. Then more deductables for their tailer and their qualcomm, plus the freight deductable. Then if the truck causes property/personnel damage while enroute the chop shop, who's liable because of the negligent driver?

 

[greg334]

The funny thing is that FedEx may have to pay for the cargo but $2500 may not be the only thing that the driver will have to pay for. Pfizer may go after the driver because there is no liability protection against the driver for obvious reasons. They have deep pockets, a huge legal department and lawyers who want to make a name for themselves.

I think that the upper management at Pfizer already told FedEx upper management the ‘new’ rules on how to handle their products to avoid problems in the future.

Believe me, you may dismiss my comments as hear say, but I know this company really, really well and how aggressive they are about some issues.