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The Container and Trailer Connection

Storage and transportation tips, guides, news and solutions

December 2025, Issue 4

Two Ways to Prevent Trailer Theft

A kingpin lock secures the trailer at the kingpin, preventing an unauthorized tractor from hooking up and pulling the trailer away. It’s one of the most effective ways to prevent trailer theft because even if someone has access to a tractor, they can't connect to the trailer when the lock is installed. We recommend kingpin locks for any parked or unattended trailers, especially in yards, drop lots, and customer locations where trailers may sit for extended periods.

A gladhand lock installs over the service or emergency air line gladhand connection on the trailer. By locking the gladhand, you prevent someone from charging the air system, releasing the brakes, and moving the trailer. Gladhand locks are a great visual deterrent and add another layer of protection, particularly in busy yards where equipment is constantly being moved and you want to clearly indicate that a trailer is not to be moved.

We typically recommend kingpin locks as the primary theft-prevention device for any trailer that may be left unattended, and gladhand locks as a strong supplemental control or for operations that want quick, visible “do not move” protection in the yard.

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11 Benefits of Outsourcing Truck Drivers and Fleet Maintenance

Maintaining a fleet of drivers and vehicles can be costly. It can add legal and administrative benefits, detract from your company's core mission, and reduce efficiency. Outsourcing your drivers and fleet maintenance can greatly improve your bottom line. Here are 11 benefits of outsouring:

1. Reduces operating costs
2. Provides access to professional, trained drivers
3. Improves safety and compliance
4. Increases efficiency and on-time performance
5. Eliminates the headaches of fleet ownership and upkeep
6. Scales during peak or seasonal demand
7. Enables you to focus on your core mission
8. Enhances customer service and brand reputation
9. Provides access to modern equipment and technology
10. Reduces legal and administrative burden
11. Delivers business continuity while reducing risk

Atlantic Trailer's dedicated trucking services can meet your transportation needs regardless of fleet size, with no volume commitment. We can supply 28-to 53-foot trailers in New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania. Contact 609.268.1350 or sales@atlantictrailerleasing.com to learn more.

Atlantic Trailer Promotes Gonzalez and Santos

Atlantic Trailer recently promoted Rosuell Gonzalez (l) to director of operations and Francisco Santos (r) to director of transportation. Gonzalez has a strong background as a mechanic, welder and team leader. Santos has over 25 years of experience in fleet operations, driver management and regional logistics coordination.