Whether it's a local delivery Kitchener or shipping cross
border, express freight, or same day shipping, you can make significant
reductions in shipping costs by having the proper vehicle for your freight. The sooner the shipment needs to be
delivered, the more costs involved. The
best way to guarantee that a shipment will not be damaged is to load it onto
one vehicle that is going directly to destination without transferring to
another vehicle.
In this article we are going to examine the advantages
and disadvantages of using a Cargo Van for rapid freight delivery or courier
service. Trucks have variable size doors
through which cargo can be loaded.
Size, Weight, Speed of Delivery
Cargo Van – Size,
Weight, Speed limitations
Size
Measurement through open loading door;
·
L 120” x W48” x H47”
Weight
Limits
·
2500 – 4000 lbs
Speed
·
At present there are no driving
restrictions. Cargo vans may travel 24
hours per day. Be aware of restrictions
by traffic and border logs.
PROS: Easy to
ground load, can load two skids +, can side load and rear load, can travel with
few time restrictions.
CONS: Dimensions through entrances limit shipment size,
weight limits, shipment length limits
What the shipper needs to know when you call to order a
pick up.
Size of the shipment
·
What are the exact dimensions and weight of the
shipment?
·
What are the sizes of the skids, L x W x H?
o How
long (L) are the skids?
o How
wide (W) are the skids?
o How
high (H) are the skids?
·
Are there any overhangs for any skids?
·
Are tall skids secured from tipping?
Weight
·
How much does the skid weigh in total – freight
plus skid weight?
·
Will there be a forklift to off-load at
destination for heavy skids?
Speed
·
When is the shipment ready for pick up?
·
When does it need to be delivered, day and time?
·
Will there be a receiver at the delivery
location, eg deliver Kitchener?
·
What are the hours of receiving?
·
Contact information for the receiver?
·
Any special equipment required for pick up or
delivery?
You improve your chances of
lowering your shipping costs by providing as much information as possible to
the shipping company about size, weight and speed of delivery.