Whether it's express courier for package shipping or shipping companies that transport freight, you can make significant reductions in shipping costs by requesting the proper vehicle for your freight.
Time and security factors can often be more important than economic factors. 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 the destination without transferring to another vehicle. The disadvantage is often that the in-transit vehicle, which is carrying the freight, is limited by the drivers regulated hours behind the wheel.
In this article we examine the advantages and disadvantages of using a Straight Truck or 5 Ton for rapid freight delivery or express courier.
Straight Truck: Speed of Delivery, Weight, and Size Attributes
- Size Measurement through open roll-up
or barn door;
- Weight restrictions
- Speed
PROS:
- Easy to dock level load via rear roll-up or barn
door, up to twelve skids
- Over-sized skids can be accommodated
- Can easily transfer loads from one truck to
another if needed
- Dimensions through door opening will limit
shipment size
- Weight and shipment lengths are limited
- Transit time restricted by regulated hours of
operation
Speed
• When is the shipment ready for pick up?
• When does it need to be delivered?
• Will there be a receiver at the delivery location?
• Do you have contact information and operational hours for the receiver?
• Is there any special equipment required for pick up or delivery?
Weight
• How much does the skid weigh in total - freight plus skid weight?
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?
• Are there any overhangs for any skids?
• Are tall skids secured from tipping?
You can lower your shipping costs by providing the shipper the size, weight and speed of delivery information.
