While technological driving experience is very important, it just scratches the surface of what a trained safety driver can offer. This article uncovers the hidden risks of commercial and industrial transportation. Let’s begin by recognizing the hazards in air transport. Specifically, I will discuss the risk of security drivers for shipments of lithium polymer cells (or other sensitive electronics).
You may be as good as a rock star on the road, but you won’t have the executive protection drivers can bring to a crash. How? Well, let’s say you’re in a big trucking company transporting a huge box off to Africa. A huge crate of cell material falls from your truck, hits a fence and breaks open, or flies through the air as your vehicle careens. This may be one scenario, but it doesn’t take long before another cargo in transit gets caught in the crossfire. The safety situation for VIP passengers is quite different…
Now let’s go over some other situations that may warrant the hiring of a professional security driver. First there’s the threat of terrorist attacks in which trucks are targeted. In fact, since September 11th, we’ve been seeing more news reports about coordinated terrorist attacks on shipping and transportation services in the major cities. So, you really need to have an experienced professional with security driver training to ensure that your VIPs are getting the safest and fastest possible ride to their destinations.
Next there’s the danger of kidnapping or hostage-taking. Again, since September 11th, we’ve seen multiple news stories about hardened criminals targeting certain transport personnel. While it’s almost impossible to completely protect every vehicle and person moving today, you do want to have your VIP’s security and well being in mind. When you hire a seasoned, qualified, bonded and insured professional security driver with bodyguard riding skills and experience, you can be sure that those entrusted with your travel are doing everything possible to keep you and your family safe. Just think of the panic you’ll feel if your client arrives at your destination only to find out that there are armed kidnappers holding them and hostage.
Finally, there are the job opportunities available for professional, licensed, bonded, and insured transportation operators, corporate chauffeurs, and passenger security officers. Although it’s possible to start your own business as a chauffeur, most principals would prefer to hire individuals with extensive driving experience and a background in VIP job opportunities. As such, most principals will require that potential employees pass a rigorous background check, take a complete drug test, and be actively involved in their community – including volunteer work and community service – prior to being considered for any of their available positions.
Although it’s unlikely, it’s also true that a high-risk crime like kidnapping could occur at any time or place. It is important to keep in mind that the highest average ransom demand made by kidnappers is twenty-five thousand dollars. The kidnap industry, as you can imagine, consists of organized crime figures with extensive criminal records. Therefore, when you make an investment in a quality, fully-insured and bonded vehicle, you can be sure that your client will receive the best treatment under the most demanding circumstances.