TAPA TSR - Trucking Security Requirements
Protect products transported by road and ensure the safety of drivers, vehicles, and cargoes by preventing criminal attacks.
TAPA TSR is a standard of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) a global association of security professionals and related business partners which unites global manufacturers, logistics providers, freight carriers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders with the common aim of reducing and preventing losses from international supply chains.
What is TAPA TSR
The TSR standard is for organizations involved in road freight transport operation, recognised as the riskiest part of the supply chain with over 80% of cargo losses reported to the TAPA EMEA Intelligence System (TIS) involving criminal attacks on vehicles.
The TSR standard can be used by operators of hard-sided trucks and trailers, rigid vans or fixed body trucks, sea container road transportations and soft-sided trucks and trailers.
TSR is divided into two sections – policy/procedure & practice. Policy/procedure focuses on written policies and procedures that the company has in place, including some of the resources necessary to carry them out. Practice focuses on the physical aspects of the trucks to be used and the equipment required. Companies can address both sections simultaneously or separately.
It specifies:
- Minimum acceptable security standards.
- Methods to be used to maintain these standards.
- Processes and specifications for service providers to follow to attain TAPA EMEA TSR certification for their trucking operations.
- It is reviewed every three years to ensure it continues to meet validity expectations and to address new or emerging threats to supply chain security.
Benefits of becoming certified
TSR certification is only achievable by an audit through an approved TAPA audit body.
Among the benefits of certification are:
- Increased customer confidence and loyalty.
- Enhanced security and operational resilience.
- Improved workforce protection.
- Builds your brand reputation.
- New business opportunities.
Getting started
DNV is accredited by TAPA to deliver certification worldwide. Any certification starts with understanding the scheme, building internal competence and ensuring compliance with the requirements. DNV can help you with all your TAPA TSR certification needs. Contact us for further information about the scheme, certification process and how to integrate with other management system standards.
