Secure Keys and Fuel Purchase Cards in Parked Trucks?

Lionel B Dyck · Jan 14, 2015

I have a small fleet of trucks and at times different drivers will use each truck.

What is the best way to secure the keys and the fuel purchase cards in the truck so that we don't have to have someone, other than the driver, go to the truck to get it rolling?

Moot · Jan 14, 2015

Get some Al Gore recommended lock boxes like car dealerships use. These lock boxes slip over the door window and come with either a key lock or number key pad. Here is just one example: Automotive Key Lock Box, by Mason Lock Box

Moot · Jan 14, 2015

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Ragman · Jan 14, 2015

Moot said:
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That was just as funny now as it was then.

tknight · Jan 14, 2015

How secure is your overnight parking is be afraid of getting my window broken by someone trying to get the keys and a cc in it would be a bonus ! I'd opt for hiding a key somewhere magnetic box can stick good and hidden the lock box video is still funny after all those years
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Why not just have extra keys made and give me to drivers keep the fuel card locked in the truck drivers need keys for lock boxes anyways why not just save a step especially when they leave without returning the key to the key locked box?
Then what happens?

cheri1122 · Jan 15, 2015

I think Tknight is right: just give the drivers a key for each truck - it is a 'small' fleet, right? Keep the fuel cards out of sight in the truck, and you can match keys to trucks by color, putting a dab of nail polish on each key and an inconspicuous spot on the truck. Since you probably don't pay any attention to nail polish, it comes in a brazillion colors, is cheap, and wears well, even outdoors. I use it to match keys to locks all the time, because it's quick, easy, and long lasting.

TruckingSurv · Jan 15, 2015

tknight said:
Why not just have extra keys made and give me to drivers keep the fuel card locked in the truck?

This works for us, of course it is a fleet of two, but we never know which of three drivers will be on a given truck at any time.

TS

paulnstef39 · Jan 15, 2015

Get a bunch of padlocks keyed the same. Give each driver one of the padlock keys. Store the truck starting keys, paperwork, and CC in the cargo box. Padlock the box.