Truck yard and container yard security in the Lower Mainland
We guard truck yards, container yards and trailer storage lots across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We provide gate guards, mobile patrols, or both, at any hour of the day or night. Shift and incident reporting follows the requirements agreed for each site.
What the gate guard does
The guard checks each driver against your list, writes down the truck, trailer and container numbers going in and out, and records seal numbers if your post orders ask for them. Anything that doesn't match gets a photo and a call to your contact, not a guess.
Patrols when the yard is locked
Where a yard is closed and inactive, a full-time gate guard may not be required. A patrol officer can attend at varied times, walk the fence, check the locks and look for trailers with open doors or broken seals. Visit times change from night to night.
What you get in the morning
A shift report with every vehicle in and out and the times of each round. If a fence was cut or a seal was broken, you also get an incident report with photos and the time we called you.
What's included
- Gate checks: each driver and truck against your list
- Truck, trailer and container numbers recorded in and out
- Seal numbers recorded when your post orders call for it
- Fence-line and lock checks on a route you approve
- Photos of anything cut, damaged or left open
- A written shift report, and an incident report when something happens
Who it's for
Where it comes up most
How it starts
- 1.
You call or send the form
Tell us what the site is, where it is, and the hours you're thinking of.
- 2.
We look at the site with you
We walk the site, ask what has gone wrong before, and agree what the guard should do.
- 3.
Post orders and a written quote
You get the hours, the duties and the price in writing. The post orders are signed off by you before the first shift.
- 4.
The guard starts
A licensed guard, briefed on your post orders. Reporting follows what was agreed for your site.
Questions we get asked
Something else? Call (672) 699-8229.
Do we need a gate guard, or is mobile patrol sufficient?
It depends on how the yard operates. Where trucks arrive and depart, a gate guard is needed to check them in and out. Where the yard is locked and inactive, scheduled patrol visits are usually sufficient. We assess the yard with you and recommend the appropriate level of coverage.
Can the guard check seals and record trailer numbers?
Yes. Seal checks and the recording of trailer and container numbers are included in the post orders, which are prepared with you before the first shift so that the guard records the information your dispatch office requires.
What happens if the fence is cut or the yard is breached?
The guard or patrol officer notifies the people on your contact list, and the police where your plan requires it. The damage is photographed and documented in an incident report.
Do you cover yards outside Vancouver?
Yes. We provide yard security across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Delta, Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Abbotsford.
What does yard security cost?
Pricing depends on the hours of coverage and on whether the yard requires an on-site guard or patrol visits. Contact us with the details of your yard and we will provide a written quote.
Areas we serve
Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, New Westminster, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley, White Rock, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Let's discuss your security needs
Every property has unique security requirements. Contact Westbay Security to discuss your needs, explore available security services, and request a customized quote for your property or business.