Supply Chain Loss Makes
Each Asset Worth More
Supply Chain Disruptions Make Existing Construction Equipment More Valuable
Supply chain disruption remains a major construction industry concern in 2026. Arch Insurance’s construction risk report identified supply chain pressure, material availability, geopolitical instability, and the need for earlier procurement of critical equipment as important project risks. AGC has also warned contractors that changing tariffs are contributing to rising material costs, shifting timelines, and uncertainty in supplier communication.
When replacements, components, and specialized equipment have long lead times, protecting the assets already owned by the company becomes more important.
A Stolen Asset May Not Be Quickly Replaceable
A contractor may be able to file an insurance claim after a theft, but an insurance payment does not put a specialized machine back on the job immediately.
The replacement may require:
The project still needs to move forward while those issues are resolved. Trailers create an additional concentration of risk because one stolen trailer may contain tools, attachments, materials, and specialized equipment needed by an entire crew.
Fraudulent Pickups are
Also Receiving Attention
In its July 2026 equipment security guidance, the National Equipment Register reported that dealer and rental locations and jobsites remained major burglary targets. It also noted an increase in fraudulent equipment shipment pickups in the previous Independence Day statistics.
Construction companies should verify transportation providers, document authorized equipment transfers, and confirm the destination of mobile assets.
A GPS tracker concealed on equipment or a trailer provides an independent location source after the asset leaves the yard.
Add Location Visibility to Procurement Protection
GPS and Track provides long life battery trackers for trailers and construction equipment. Available features include geofences, movement notifications, after hours alerts, and an aggressive mode for more frequent reporting during a recovery situation. Real time hardwired or OBD trackers can protect pickups, service trucks, and powered assets while also providing route and travel history.
Create geofences around jobsites, supplier yards, company facilities, and approved storage locations. Require documentation whenever a protected asset is transferred. Investigate unexpected movement immediately. The longer it takes to replace an asset, the more damaging a theft becomes. GPS and Track helps construction companies protect the equipment, trailers, and vehicles that supply chain disruptions have made harder to replace.
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