Whether you have a hobby for trading large items or a business that regularly ships goods weighing over 150 pounds, you will need to find a reliable freight delivery service to get your wares from one destination to another. This may be a one-time or once-in-awhile need, or it may be an ongoing requirement for effectively and efficiently running your business.
The first thing to look for when hiring a freight delivery company is to make sure that the company is reliable and has a solid reputation in the industry. The logistics involved when handling freight is more entailed than with parcel services, and finding a company that you can rely on for accurate quotes, on-time service and professional care of your parcel, as well as a company that can help with additional logistics services if needed, is essential.
Not always will your packaging or pick-up/drop-off location be easy or conventional. Find a carrier that is experienced with delivery to unusual locations where professionalism and attention to detail are of the utmost importance. A company that is fully insured and can easily back up their reputation with recent customer references and positive reviews is also something to look for.
Using a company that has expertise in or tear-down and pack-up, as well as delivery services will save time, money and a lot of headaches if you have special shipping needs, require additional services or are shipping to a sensitive location. Not all companies have experience with or will even provide freight delivery service to locations other than a standard loading dock. Shipments, such as residential deliveries that require hand loading or unloading, may require the truck to have a lift gate, for example.
A reliable carrier will ask the right questions and lead you through the process with ease so that the process is seamless. If you are satisfied with the company that you are currently using for related services such as courier services, inquire if they offer freight delivery services as well. A company that provides quality service in one area will most likely provide service of a similar quality in another.
Make sure that the company you choose to manage your shipping provides professional assistance when assessing the weight and dimensional characteristics of your parcel. Freight quotes depend on your shipment’s weight/density, vulnerability to damage, value, ease of handling and distance. The parcel’s characteristics will determine its freight classification, which is used along with distance shipped to establish your price. Find a company that is known for providing accurate quotes given the information provided in order to avoid surprise service charges and additional fees at the time of delivery.
When shipping long distance, your parcel may be on route for a few days, so it is also helpful to use a carrier that employs the use of a state-of-the-art tracking system so that you can track the parcel from the moment it leaves your door to the minute it is received at its final destination. With advanced tracking, you can follow the success of the delivery, exactly when the parcel was delivered, and by whom it was received.
Finding a reliable freight delivery company shouldn’t be difficult, but you just have to do your homework to make sure you find one that most effectively meets your needs.
For more information about freight delivery and logistics-related services offered by GFD Courier in NY and nationwide, call 212-349-3644 or 718-222-7444.
