While the annual LoJack® Study on Construction Equipment Theft focuses on heavy equipment, other commercial investments are at risk as well.

For commercial equipment, skid steer loaders are the top type or class of heavy construction equipment stolen according to our 2017 LoJack Study on Construction Equipment Theft. These machines are popular with buyers because of their versatility.

With the rising popularity of keyless entry systems, smart key fobs and push-to-start ignitions, a whole new world of opportunity has opened up for thieves.

LoJack® recently released our 10th annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report. While Honda and Toyota compact cars comprise the majority of the top five most recovered vehicles, there is a new trend forming.

Construction equipment rentals are a vital part of the industry because it lets companies and contractors complete projects without the need for additional capital investments.

Today, we are happy to announce our 10th installment of the Vehicle Theft Recovery Report, detailing stolen vehicle recoveries in 2018. This year’s report shows that the LoJack recovery data mirrors the trend of rising auto theft nationally and highlights how thieves are continuing to target popular vehicles.

We wanted to review some of the data from the 2017 LoJack® Corporation Study on Construction Equipment Theft. It details key information on stolen construction equipment. This year’s report comes in the form of a downloadable infographic.

At LoJack, we are in a unique position to see trends and techniques in auto theft as they happen. Our relationship with law enforcement, our stolen vehicle recovery technology and our high success rate give us exceptional insight into how and why thieves are stealing cars.

July is National Theft Protection Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to help you learn how to protect your vehicle from today’s thief.

Auto theft is often the first crime engaged in by juvenile offenders who go on to a career of committing other crimes. Stolen vehicles are often used in burglaries, armed robberies and other crimes.