The Shred Truck Blog

If you represent an industry or company, your ears are probably always open for new ways to create engaging dialogue with your customers. You might also be looking for methods to introduce your business to a fresh audience. It can be challenging to constantly come up with new, inventive ways of fostering community engagement. One…

If you own and operate a business, you are likely quite aware of the various legal expectations you are to follow and meet in relation to day-to-day operations. From health and safety standards to operations standards, there are various pieces of legislation in place to protect customers, ensuring they are provided with honest and quality…

A data breach can lead to a very stressful and challenging time for any organization that is targeted; no business wants to be confronted with such a problem and we don’t blame them! If you experience a data breach you could be put in a very vulnerable position, risking your reputation and financial state. Data…

All businesses and industry backgrounds have a legal obligation to take control over the status of their information. What does this mean exactly? Business owners are legally mandated to protect sensitive information pertaining to the personal details of another company or individual.  documents. With that said, if you work in the legal sector, you need…

Most companies understand the importance of shredding unwanted documents, but few do it the right way. Organizations spend thousands of dollars on store-bought shredders and use valuable employee time to destroy documents. In this blog, we discuss the risks of in-house shredding and how to avoid them. 1. Identity Theft and Business Fraud Document shredding…

The April 15th tax filing deadline is past. But just because you’ve filed your taxes doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. Tax-related identity theft is a year-round problem. In this blog, we explain the specifics of tax-related identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim. What is Tax-Related Identity Theft? Tax-related identity theft is…

Did you know a standard banker’s box can hold up to 2,500 sheets of paper? That’s a lot of information! When your boxes reach the end their retention period, they should be professionally shredded. But consider this: a hard drive or tape with 1 terabyte of storage capacity stores the equivalent of 250 million sheets…

Document shredding is critical for keeping confidential information out of the wrong hands, but it’s not the only reason to destroy your documents. Here are eight excellent reasons to shred your documents: 1. Privacy Breach Prevention We’ve all seen it. A day rarely passes without a news headline mentioning a corporate data breach. Stolen business…

Choosing a shredding services vendor can be daunting. Your time is too valuable to waste it while making multiple phone calls to get quotes and compare companies. We’re here to help. Here are several factors to consider when outsourcing your shredding: Reputation Investing in a shredding service involves handing over sensitive and confidential information to…

In the Digital Age, every business needs to protect against phishing, hacking, and malware. But not every threat involves sophisticated cyber skills. Thieves look for the weakest points of vulnerability, and if your security strategy doesn’t include protecting hard copy data, your entire business is at risk. In this blog, we discuss three low-tech threats…

When it comes to protecting your information, it pays to know the facts. Yet in talking to thousands of customers over the years, we realize just how many organizations are uninformed about document shredding. We want you to know the facts. Here are five common document shredding myths to avoid: Myth 1: Shredding Takes Too…

Every business must have a plan for expired documents. It comes down to two options: you can either shred in-house or outsource your document destruction to a shredding services company. In this blog, we discuss the differences between in-house shredding and professional shredding. Cost It’s easy to overlook the costs associated with in-house shredding. Consumer-grade…

Nothing says “bah-humbug” more than identity theft during the holiday season. Unfortunately, December is the time of year when Americans are most vulnerable to having their personal information stolen. In honor of National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, here are several tips for protecting your privacy. Don’t Trash Documents Your trash is a gift…

You do everything in your power to protect the privacy of your information, but are you confident your shredding services provider shares your commitment to information security? Before selecting a shredding services provider, ask the following questions: Do you offer on mobile on-site shredding? Mobile on-site shredding offers several benefits over off-site shredding. Your documents…

Nothing stifles business productivity more than a cluttered and cramped office. Searching for misplaced files and documents eats up valuable time, and as piles of paper information build up, stress levels increase. Regular document purges keep your business efficient and profitable. In this blog, we offer tips to help you organize a purge shredding day…

Identity theft and business fraud impact big corporations and small businesses alike. How you dispose of sensitive and confidential information determines your company’s susceptibility to privacy breaches. Here are 10 ways a shredding service benefits your business: 1. Security A professional shredding service eliminates negligent document disposal practices that can lead to a security breach.…

Identity theft crimes are on the rise; do you have a privacy protection plan for your family? In this blog, we offer 10 tips for keeping your family safe. 1. Update Your Computer’s Security Settings Update all your digital devices with the latest firewall, anti-virus, and anti-malware protection. Encrypt your home wireless network to prevent…

Today’s headlines are filled with accounts of corporate data breaches. Over the past several years, the healthcare sector has been hit especially hard by breaches of protected health information (PHI). A recent study found that 4.2 million US healthcare patient records were compromised in the first half of 2018. Not only are large healthcare organizations…

You may have heard of mobile on-site shredding before, but do you understand how it works and why businesses use it? In this blog we offer an in-depth view of on-site mobile shredding and the benefits for your business. The On-Site Mobile Shredding Process Mobile on-site shredding brings the destruction process directly to your doorstep.…

You don’t have to stray far from the headlines to know data destruction is a hot topic. Every day, we’re asked a wide range of questions about the disposal of electronic media and hard drives. In this blog, we answer several of the most frequently-asked data destruction questions. Q: Should I sell my old hard…