Sometime in your life, you may have used road freight transport, perhaps the last time when you were transferred to a new city. Like you, there are many who have used the service and people will continue to do so in the near future. Have you wondered, how it does works? Perhaps NOT since you got your belongings delivered at the destination well packed and secured. It’s actually a complex process involving a lot of people and vehicles such as trucks and tempos.
Interestingly, road freight transport contributes to the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth of a country. In a 2014 study conducted by the Ministry of Transport, New Zealand, it has been found that road transport has greater implications on the overall growth of New Zealand on various parameters such as job creation, regional connectivity and economic development to name a few. Therefore, you have to take extra care while choosing a freight partner here.
Key areas of road freight transport:
- Years of existence: A transport company’s years of existence in your niche market stands tall as a landmark of its success. Having said that, we mean such a company by default lives up to its promises on deliveries and other professional services. Therefore, hiring such a company for your job can certainly set you free from worries.
- Dismantling and installation services: Some transport company offer dismantling as well as installation services at no extra cost. It means the transport company undertakes to dismantle furniture and fixtures from your place and install them at your destination. Hence, a transport company that offers FREE dismantling and installation services actually increase the value of your hard earned money. So, read the complete service package of a transport company before hiring.
- Testimonials: Testimonials are actually the customers’ say about the transport company. Hence, checking the testimonials before hand, you get to know in detail about the transport company’s work culture and practices.
- Rating: You can check the online rating of a transport company before hiring on review sites like Trustpilot and Yelp. Ratings on those review sites will help you know a lot about the transport company especially in terms of their deliveries, customer service etc.
- Online status update: Most of the transport companies around the world are now offering an online update on the vehicle’s movement carrying your belongings to the destination. When you hire the services of a transport company that offers an online status update, you actually buy the peace of mind.
- On time delivery: Check the history of the company in terms of deliveries. Whether you are up to a domestic or international destination, this is extremely crucial. Unless you are able to take deliveries on time, you will be penalised and at the same time, you may have to pay for the warehousing charges at the destination.
Additionally, your road freight transport company must have a good and an active insurance that can compensate you adequately in the case of a damage or loss of your belongings.