We’d like to make you aware of a recent attempted theft of one of our Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles. Thankfully, the theft was unsuccessful but it does highlight a growing risk that we all need to be aware of.

DVLA analysis of stolen vehicles less than three years old shows that the Toyota Hilux has seen a 548.9% year-on-year increase in thefts. The most vulnerable model is the Invincible X, due to its keyless entry system – which makes up the majority of our current pickup fleet.

Given this increased risk, we’re asking all Cemex vehicle drivers to please remain vigilant and to start using the Faraday pouches for your vehicle keys. If you need one of these, please contact Andrea Ingram or John Sweeting. If you would like to receive further guidance on the best way to disable vehicles for added security, please email Andrea Ingram.

A Faraday pouch acts as a signal blocker. The layers of material disrupt the radio frequency signal from the key, preventing thieves from accessing or amplifying the signal to unlock and steal the vehicle. Using the pouch consistently is a simple but effective way to reduce the risk of theft.

Thank you for your support in helping to keep our vehicles secure.