They stole another work truck! - The Bardnominium Show E110

[@jmartlncln]

This just happened to my brother in law. Amazing how frequent this happens.

[@JoeZyzyx]

Find out what rental car companies are using on their rentals. I use Nationwide insurance and you can have a GPS device installed from them and LOWER your rates at the same time. It can also tell you if employees are speeding at a time when you know the roads they should be traveling on and the speed limits. The downside is most use the OBD port, so best to put a splitter on it, hide that part up high in dash, and have only one side from the splitter hang down for access. Even better if you put a "dummy" tracker looking device on it, so they figure they got it out, and not realize the real one is hidden higher in the dash. Even Walmart, just search "gps tracker". So many there, including wrist watch kids tracking devices. Heck, buy several and hide in different places, better behind plastic bumper cover areas so metal car body won't block it some.

[@bwake]

I hate theft. You have my sympathy.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

Sorry that happened to you! Here you are working hard try to build your honest business and someone who isn’t willing to do the same steals from you!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@keithparady2594]

That’s too bad

[@scubatrucker6806]

I hate thiefs too. You try to better yourself and ppl steals from you..

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I know, that’s the sad part. Thanks.

[@richceretto5836]

I’m sorry for your loss of your work truck which I’m sure had many dollars of yours tied up in the truck itself, tools, time loss and more. Please don’t let these insidious actions of thieves dim the light that shines from you. We need every beacon of hope in this world and you are certainly one that shines very bright.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@SuperReddog17]

sorry to here that, yes as others mentioned get gps tracker devices and or onstar for you truck, i know it would be an extra expense but probably the only way you can track the vehicle better and quicker to possibly get it back before the truck is taken apart.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

A friend of mine had a brand new truck stolen. First thing they did was disable OnStar. Thieves know how to steal.

[@MichaelMcbratney]

I learned from living in So. Cal. That the closer one lives to Mexico the more stuff goes south...Some Home Depots hire security companies to patrol their lots because of truck thefts out of their lots...

[@jimmystuckey1412]

Hates me a thief. Work hard do the right thing to prosper just for some jerk off to take it to fence usually for a quick high. Had an employee say to me one day “you have so much and I have so little “makes me pissed even thinking about it. Bad thing every one that I pressed charges on got time served for all my troubles

[@astrongchristian]

Eric, you might consider putting real time tracking devices in the trucks. A concealed video device in the cab would be an additional option so that the low life thieves can be identified and put in jail. I know it's a hard pill to swallow but it can reduce major headaches and shut down the creeps. Or another strategy would be to put a sticker in the window saying this truck has electronic and video surveillance. Also could put power kill switches for overnight parking. I hate thieves too, I know how you feel.

[@feetball]

Sorry about your trucks! You dont deserve that!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thanks.

[@kennyblack8558]

There is a body shop somewhere saving money on replacement parts at good people's expense. In Houston they steal tailgates and Rims....what a culture we live in

[@TheTimecell]

I am sorry for you to be in this situation ,something is wrong somewhere maybe the SI but he does not get the truck again to take home.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

That’s for sure. Trucks stay home from now on. Thanks for watching.

[@DavidGonzalez-md9je]

That freaking sucks big time. I totally feel your frustration. I had my Wirk trailer broke into on the jobsite. They stole everything I had. I was dead in the water. After the initial shock and anger and wanting to literally kill the worthless SOBs who did it. I sat in my truck and cried. Yeah I shed a tear or two. To think someone is that worthless and lazy to take my livelihood. It happened 0ver 15 years ago and I'm still upset about it. So I hope it works out for you.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

That sucks. Sorry to hear it.

[@brotherslawncare4041]

Keep your head up brother, glad you showed us not to let your guard down.

[@teressacooks2835]

Thieves...they have such audacity!!! Just sit and wait for things to be replace and steal again!!! So sorry to hear this happened not once but twice Erik:(. Deep breaths, deep breaths, deeeeeeeeeep breaths. They will not prosper!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@billwaldron4392]

Sorry about that man it will work out

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thanks.

[@kenhughes186]

It's certainly possible the employe is an issue, but I would not be surprised at all if the thief was waiting for it to be replaced. This is not that uncommon. I agree with others that GPS trackers are a good option. They can also help you keep an eye on your employees. As long as your guys are doing what they are expected to do with your property, they should not be offended. My truck was stolen here in St. Louis area in 2012, the Target store security cameras were useless-by design. When the police revived video (Target would not allow me), they were horrible quality. Recently I had a car damaged at a Home Depot. Same story-I was not allowed to see video and Cameras were very poor quality. The Police said this is typical. Inside the store they have amazing surveillance-because that's their stuff. Then came the 2 month issue with State Farm. I don't think I'm given enough characters to explain that process. Sorry for the rant- but I too HATE A THEIF!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Yeah, that’s why I said “Now we have to deal with insurance company”. It sometimes is the worst part or it all. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching.

[@Cucan2bnice]

Oh gee, I am sorry that this happened to you even the first time. BREATHE, Pray, and protect you- protect your business. Others will understand, or they can go on their merry way. Dont feel bad for PROTECTING you investments. I'm with, Dios sea contigo.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@melinda5777]

Love it! Your so real!

[@oldpeople1970]

Add kill switches to ever vehicle

[@reedcharles5734]

I feel your pain. Lojacks and cameras.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Yes sir. Sucks that we have to do that though.

[@reedcharles5734]

@@TexasBarndominiums Love your channel Sir. Your Barndos are beautiful, I hope to have one some day. Keep up the good work.

[@miket1226]

Same thing happen to me in Houston! Chevy dually attached to a Gooseneck trailer with 5 riders and all the hand tools. Had a pour at 3am and find out at midnight my guys got hit at a hotel. Here I go with a loaded truck and more riders to do the pour that we had to move to 5am. Hate that crap! Take my wallet ask me for food or work but my tools! Puts me down for a little...insurance didn’t pay me for everything but was enough to get some things back

[@leeshaver7825]

I have a 2017 Honda Accord it is equipped with theft tracker it is a device that is put on the vehicle and then there is an app for it on your phone it will track by GPS your vehicle and it is used primarily when a vehicle's stolen but it also tells you how fast the vehicles going caught my kid going a little fast few times it's a great product and I'm sure there's other products out there like it put on your work trucks with all your tools and everything on them I think that putting theft tracker or something like it on them might be helpful to you

[@jamessammann9183]

Erik..I hear the truck is at the salt lick with Daniel

[@eberherrera9418]

For people saying he’s in in it, I doubt it, I live in San Antonio and in my neighborhood that problem happens a lot, specifically white Ford and Chevy work trucks, n I live by 151 n Potranco which isn’t an ugly neighborhood, I used to live towards the West side and wasn’t worried about this

[@Internetoughguy]

Get Ravelco put on your trucks. If he’s driving a Ford in San Antonio it’s just a matter of time before it gets stolen. When I had an f350 king ranch, it was stolen and found twice in the same month while living in San Antonio. Sold it as quick as I could after that.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

It is indeed a Ford F-350. :( Thanks.

[@HelloHi-sf7jr]

My husband had his work truck stolen from Six Flags San Antonio. It was the worse thing ever, not only did he loose 35,000 in tools. He lost his job. Which caused us a major setback on us for years. We had liability only...lost everything. It was a nightmare. They found the truck a week later. No tools. My husband went into a depression. It was his dream job. Now it will take years to get all those tools back. Im sorry for you.

[@jamor2549]

Inside job and your superintendent is involved man, 2 trucks from same man from same GATED community? Time for a new superintendent

[@TeleBass1]

I'm really sorry to hear about your truck. You're a really nice person and I hate to see bad things happen to good people. I hope everything works out for you. Hang in there, my Brother! Take care, Randy..

[@dbmail545]

I'm reminded of an Oscar Wilde quip:"To lose a parent is certainly a tragedy, but to lose them both seems like carelessness"

[@TexasBarndominiums]

😂

[@kdaytrpr]

I FEEL YOUR PAIN...MY TRUCK GOT STOLEN AS WELL...I ONLY HAD IT 21 HOURS, IT HAD LESS THAN A 100 MILES ONIT...NEVER RECOVERED. So Sorry this happen to you. Like you I HATE A THEIF!! And I was at my ONCOLOGIST (cancer doctor) when it happen! POS's everywhere!!

[@gregmcleod1229]

GPS !

[@edwinleach4013]

Good Luck!

[@RedRiverRedNeck309]

Erik why don't you look into some type of GPS to install on all of your vehicles and trailers in case there stolen you can track them with your phone's.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I will do that. Thanks.

[@soyxolo1349]

i feel you brother, one fucking busts our ass to afford nice tools expensive tools to work . but sooner or later blessing always come brother in much abundance. regards

[@coachiti2009]

Man, someone really hated that April Fool's prank. J.k. man, as an contractor here in Austin, I'd hate to have that happen to anyone.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Lol, maybe. Thanks man.

[@lavvgiver]

"They are lazy" " I HATE a thief" "A thief is a thief" - Amen! Hate if for you bro

[@wwrite]

Great video keeping it real!

[@chris27289]

Sounds like you need a GPS finder on the truck.

[@sdgtata]

San Antonio is terrible. Thieves tried to steal our Jeep last summer out of the hotel parking lot. Musr have been scared away becauae the only got away with the battery, intake valve, and fuses. Installed a hoood lock aftee that but it ruined the quick trip to San Antonio!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Dang. Sorry to hear that.

[@catalinababy6068]

😢😓

[@w.w.oklahoma6010]

Sounds like an "inside" job??? Gated communities have gate video that should show who was driving. If not they should have a lawsuit filed against them for incompetents. Have your insurance company go after them for what they do not cover. A foot in someone's ass goes a long way!!! w.w.

[@akquicksilver]

I feel your pain! We live in a broken world my friend!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Sadly we do. Thanks for watching.

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

Make sure your guy is not in on it. Two trucks from the same guy, seems fishy to me. I hope that's not the case. Good luck!

[@detroithammer8869]

Me personally, 9 out of 10 ,its a inside job

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I hope not. Thanks.

[@detroithammer8869]

@@TexasBarndominiums I pray not

[@jepps5]

The only thing that sucks is that if it is a confirmed inside job, then you really have to go back and wonder if there were any stolen materials that were undetected on other jobs. Materials and tools thefts are so common with inside employees out here on the west coast.

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

@@jepps5 Believe me I know, I worked in Fort Bliss for 3 years, had several tools stolen, and had an employee steal the company truck. I was the superintendent at the time, and it pissed me off that the company owner decided to drop the charges against the truck stealing employee.

[@MikeM-bi5ot]

I can’t get my boss to buy a damn drill when his dies, always borrow mine, and I buy all my own tools! I feel played. I’m going to work for you.

[@ladystef5055]

There’s a special place in Hell for thieves. I hate them too.

[@mattm484]

So you havent stolen anything in your whole life?

[@stayblessed1633]

@@fry6804 lol 😂 true

[@jpag8764]

Oh, but they're "entitled" to it. This big bad company walked all over the poor unfortunate little guy who can catch a break and therefore has nothing so it's ok to take it from someone else😡😤

[@huntergoertz6134]

Rule number 1 of owning a fleet of trucks: Add gps and dash cams

[@buckreynolds1779]

DAmn..............sorry to hear about that Boss

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thanks. It sucks.

[@gliderider7077]

As a 26 year law enforcement officer, he owes a debt to someone, and you’re paying for it boss man! Invest in GPS and suspend take home truck policy. Best of luck

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Take truck home policy suspended. Thank you.

[@cntslesfabrication]

@@TexasBarndominiums I was thinking the same thing myself. Just so you know the 2004 to 2007 or 2008 those Ford's can be stolen with a flathead screw driver after the plastic beauty cover is removed. The only reason I know that is because I worked at a FORD dealership and we had 9 stolen from the dealership after they had them lifted at four wheel parts.

[@ramrod7368]

Man! Eric I feel ur pain and major concerns Pray over ur Business everyday or do what Hank Williams Jr says: find out who??? TAKE A BIG TALL TREE AND A SHORT PIECE OF ROPE .......... u know the rest B safe

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Lol Thank you.

[@dhyde9207]

You have a problem with an employee. The odds against that happening are astronomical. Time for some GPS trackers on your stuff.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

True. Thanks.

[@Abonilla031]

should've installed a GPS long time ago

[@TrailTrackers]

@@TexasBarndominiums : If you install GPS trackers in your vehicles, DO NOT TELL ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES. It's none of their business because you alone own the business and it's YOUR stuff getting ripped off. I also hate thieves with a passion. I've always told my kids (2 girls & 1 boy) not to EVER steal or lie. I've never spanked my kids either. And I tell them if me and mom come home and the house is burning, just tell us the truth and we can call the insurance company to handle it. If you tell the truth... No trouble. But if you lie or steal that will get you in trouble. I tell this story because I agree with others in these comments about that employee probably having a debt he's paying off. Or getting punked because he won't pay his debt. A GPS device may shed some light on your situation.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Cops found the stolen truck kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmHQpWabbbyZgaM

[@the.oneyedjack6812]

Go to GPS lockout and LoJack on the truck so when the situation happens you can remotely shut it down and they can't remove it without disabling the truck and then the GPS still works and you still get your truck back

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you. I’ll look into it.

[@stayblessed1633]

So did you guys ever find out who did it and what happened with the truck any updates??

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Found the truck, don’t know who did It.

[@builderbob4167]

Erik, you handled that VERY well considering it was "in real time" while you were filming the video! I'm sorry for the trouble you're having to deal with. I don't understand why people think it's OK for someone else to work hard for things, but the thieves won't work for theirs! Here in Texas, I find it amazing that thieves will risk being shot instead of getting a job!! I feel bad for your Superintendent too. Unless he did something stupid like leaving it unlocked, it sucks for him to probably not be able to drive a work truck home again. It seems even gated communities are not worth the steel in their gates anymore! Hang in there, Brother!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@marcobarriga5314]

If he has home owners insurance he can do a claim and then it will cover the rest of the stuff in that work truck

[@TheMikielopez]

I tell you what Eric.... me and a couple of my former Marine buddies will come down and go thief hunting for you...... nothing like a thief that barely survives an “encounter” as a warning to others not to mess with your shit!

[@joshuaking2091]

Tweekers in the neighborhood?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Idk, but I’m suspecting there are some.

[@joshuaking2091]

Construction fleet vehicles are targets around here (mostly chevy vans) for chop shops bc the commonly needed parts, trade tools, and bc they know if they have work they're usually asleep. I really hope you get to the bottom of it and don't take a huge hit.

[@dandwinell6334]

Makes you question whether it would be better to invest your insurance premiums, instead.

[@fetchit55]

Put those hidden tracking devices on all of your vehicles and trailers. Praying for you! Not cool for lazy thieves taking advantage of a hard working man’s success.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@kevinroberts9580]

He sold your truck to cover his gambling debts, twice the same truck.... or he doesn't live in such a great gated community. I have been robbed twice over the years. The last time they broke into my house and removed my entire gun safe. I had just moved into the house the day before and had not been able to Anchor it to the floor yet. 38 guns inside my safe and the whole thing was gone when I got home from work along with computers. I hate a damn Thief. Had to be more than one to get that gun safe out of the house and into some sort of vehicle.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Damn, that’s sucks indeed. Sorry to hear that.

[@wslandry]

Either your employee is in on it or the neighbours are casing the area where he lives and they’re watching his movement and everything this is an inside job or a neighbour or something very close. It doesn’t happen twice like this this!! Sorry for your misfortune!

[@ralphgresham6327]

The only way to stop this is to put a GPS tracker on the truck. The law enforcement will not spend the time to find it (to many irons in the fire).

[@taylordoty9801]

ha, I call bullshit on your superr.

[@kinglangren]

GPS

[@richardmcdaniel93]

Sorry about the truck. Here in Missouri if you want to keep something you'd better not turn your back to it. Maybe GPS tracking device's would help to recover items faster. The police are overwhelmed by all the stealing going on.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@juanguerrero5971]

Wow that sounds so fake

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I wish it was fake. 😢

[@jakezgab8576]

Fire your superintendent he might be in on theft. Or he sounds like he is very irresponsible.

[@greggcarlson9823]

lo jack all your vehicles

[@DL2RIVER]

Sorry Brother... A gated community should have cameras?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

We will check on that. Thanks.

[@sikosis999]

time to GPS & electro-lock your work trucks. . . they might break a window and try but they aren't take'n the truck . . . if they tow it away you can track it down lickity split.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@ParanaSlim52]

It might be the employee, but chances are it's someone in that "gated community? So much for safe and secure.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@raymonda.jettjr.3613]

Install GPS Tracking devices in the trucks this way you can find the trucks.Contact Verizon they have mini devices that you install and can track via maps. You can even put them backhoe, etc.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

I had my car stolen twice in one neighborhood I lived in. First time it was stolen they found it across town the next day. A week later and $500 deductible I get it back. A few days later my neighbor got his car stolen and they find it two blocks from where mine was found. Then the next week, my car stolen and guess where it was found? Yep same neighborhood. Cops figuring it’s some kid visiting his girl. So after another $500 I got it back and put an alarm, LoJack, and a club on it. It either worked or the thief got a new girl since that was the last time the Carl was stolen.

[@jamieround2072]

WAIT A SECOND......... U SAY WE ( WE WHOOOO ).........?? ENDED UP FINDING THE 1 ST STOLEN RIG YOUR SELF'S........................ EXPLAIN THAT IN SHORT FORM PLZZZZZZZZ

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Well, we happened to find it a few days later in the side of a main highway in San Antonio. The driveshaft has fell out and the ditched it. One of my guys saw it and stopped to check it out. Called the cops and they went to get it. 🤷‍♂️

[@timtravasos2742]

Put a tracking device in the frame on those trucks!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Yes sir

[@916wilton]

....and don't tell anyone, including all employees, you now have tracking devices.

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

Liars, cheaters and thieves. Can't stand 'em.

[@mattm484]

Have you ever lied or stolen in your whole life?

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

Yes, everybody has. It’s about the magnitude of it. Me lying to my parents about something I did, or stealing candy from a store as a kid doesn’t make somebody overall a bad person, even though they’re bad things. This however, is going to impact the take-home money for these guys. Bills need to be paid, families fed, etc. it’s plain wrong.

[@buhawks17]

🤬🤬🤬 time to put tracking devices on all your trucks. Not sure of the legalities in texas but here in Iowa you can have them shut down if they ever get stolen. Not sure if that helps if all they want is to strip them but atleast it a step in the right direction. So sorry man!

[@Psychobilly]

And don’t tell anyone! Not even your employees. Tracking devices man!!

Get rid of that superintendent...sounds like an inside job he wants a better truck ...buy you some Milwaukee ticks they work I haven't had a vehicle stolen but tools I have and I installed a Milwaukee tick in them and recovered my tool I'm not going to say what happened to the piece of shit that stole it but let's say he's not going to mess with me again

[@stevenpfohl5724]

I suspect the theif lives or works in the community and sees the truck daily. If the community has a newsletter or bulliten board, ask if other people have been victims to get a pattern which may generate a common denominator.

[@junem342]

Quick to blame the employee? Not right without proof even though lighting struck twice. Could be someone in that gated community or other who has/had access to getting in the gate. Sad there are thousands who have company vehicles and more risk for those who have work vehicles that may have tools etc. in them including trailers everything from construction to yard services. Sad is the guy could have earned his way up and benefit is the "company vehicle". Thievery plagues many states wide. Thieves target, follow and take advantage.. sadly this employee/person is on that "opportunity" list . Know many who have "working" type vehicles who have been broken into, stolen more than once... Recommend better auto theft tech. like the Waylen Secure 360 records and detects once set and alerts owner for unauthorized entry.. paired with a GPS auto shut off system could help you in the future. Or go low tech and disconnect the battery cable ... while parked for the night... aka vehicle won't start. That employee should definitely have home security system with driveway to door cameras installed... aka a Ring type system.

[@melmccoy7220]

you know what is strange, I cant every catch a thief. maybe someone is watching out for me because of what I would like to do to them if I did catch them.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I hear you.

[@Bigjmoney83]

I know the feeling, got to the work trailer and the locks were cut and trailer cleaned out. It's a sick feeling showing up to work and there no locks on the trailer. Can't stand a theif.

[@AC.Prince]

I would try the GPS and I wouldn't tell the employees 2 trucks from the same employer?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Yes. Same employee.

[@jmkling]

second time, same person, my gut says something is not right, no more take home work truck for him and if I were you, might pay to have an advanced background done on him, something smells fishy....also consider what type of truck and the anti theft mechanisms.

[@JasonPascascio]

Bro, that pisses me off!!!!! I hate that we work hard for what we have for some low life to come and take it. Best of luck guys!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@truthtalker4711]

And I just read some big city district attorney said he will not prosecute theft. Sign of things to come? I hope not. Sorry about your truck man.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@ricochet4434]

I don't trust employee that got 2 trucks stolen. I call Bullshit card on him.

[@downrangetexan9650]

That shit pisses me off too! As tradesmen that's our livelihood you're screwing with Trucks and Tools. Keep your paws off our shit. Go get a job and earn your own shit. Hope it's not an inside job as everyone is jumping to conclusions about. Good Luck!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@IzzyEatz]

Do you have GPS trackers in your trucks ?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

No I don’t.

[@IzzyEatz]

They have gps trackers now for cheap Plant in the truck Follow with an app www.amazon.com/Vehicles-Tracker-Waterproof-Tracking-Motorcycle/dp/B01N6H70C9?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01N6H70C9

[@trevorwhamond3115]

Build that wall

[@peterhenare4182]

Sorry bro..didn't reliseit was to serious hope you find em.

[@Gina-zn1dv]

It must be "Wortham Oaks" it happened many times when we lived there.

[@cycosteve2006]

Put the Milwaukee ticks on all your work trucks so you can track them!!!!

[@brianhubbard6423]

Let it out! You have every right to be pissed. If he lives in a gated community there should be video somewhere. I'm a retired police officer and I can tell you once is what it is but twice from the same place to the same person, that throws up flag's to me. I don't know anything about you or your employees but I would be questioning this incident done twice to the same employee? What is the history of this employee and or history of where he lives? I hate a thief as much as you. Sad to hear, God bless you.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thanks. We never had an issue until he moved there.

[@countreekidd]

I had some advice that I thought was satisfying and funny, but you know what? You probably need angels whispering in your ear right now, not what I had in mind.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Lol, let’s hear it.

[@ladyca-ws1xb]

I hope they find your truck and the perpetrator of the crime.. I will pray for you, your family and staff Mr. Erik. God bless you 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@Herman-po9yh]

Will get a GPS on all of your work trucks... if they stole it once be smart and get the GPS system on them...