Warehouse & logistics security companies
Docks, gatehouses and inventory — how to pick a logistics-ready provider, and the questions that separate them.
Finding a warehouse & logistics security company
Warehouses and distribution centers live and die on access control and inventory integrity. The right security company treats the gatehouse, the docks and the yard as one system — and gives you a record of every vehicle and visitor that moved through it.
What to look for
- Gatehouse & access control — staffed entry with vehicle and visitor logging.
- Dock supervision — a presence during loading and unloading windows.
- Yard & perimeter patrols — scheduled and random rounds with GPS checkpoints.
- Inventory-loss awareness — officers briefed on high-value SKUs and shrink points.
- 24/7 capability — overnight and weekend cover, when your risk is highest.
Questions to ask
- How do you log inbound and outbound vehicles at the gate?
- Can you verify patrols with GPS tour checkpoints?
- How do you handle after-hours access requests?
- What is your escalation path for a suspected theft in progress?
Turn your hours and days into guard-hours with the Coverage Planner, then hold each quote against the compare checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Do warehouse posts need 24/7 cover?
Not always — it depends on operating hours and when your risk peaks. Use the Coverage Planner to model options, then confirm with providers.
How do I check a logistics security company is legitimate?
Verify its state licence and ask for insurance certificates. Our Verify a Licence and Compare Companies guides walk through both.