Tips on Finding the Best Haulage Company
- By D and D Transport
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- 07 Mar, 2019
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If you are a business, you may find yourself needing to transport items and goods across the UK, or even overseas, to customers and clients. But how do you go about finding a reliable carrier that you can trust? Fortunately, we have put together some tips on choosing the best haulage company for your business.
Check the company’s reputation
You should choose a company that has a reliable reputation; after all, service is everything. Look for trade references and ask the company for customer testimonials. If they are reluctant to provide references or cannot provide any support to their claims of excellent service, this could be a warning sign. Don’t be afraid to contact references to ask them how they found the service and whether they would recommend the company. Similarly, ask colleagues or friends in the industry for advice and recommendations.
Ensure they understand your requirements
If customers do not receive orders in a timely fashion, this can cause major problems for a business and lose them custom. This is why it is extremely important that the haulage company in question understands your exact requirements. Perhaps you have tight delivery or collection slots or need specialist equipment. Maybe you are looking for storage services as well as haulage. Whatever it is that you require, make sure that the haulage company is aware and can meet your needs.
Before you settle with any haulage company, request a quote. You should never automatically go with the lowest price offered; instead, take all of the above factors into consideration and then choose the lowest paid haulage company out of those who can provide quality service and exactly what you need. If you request a quote and a company takes a very long time to get back to you, this may mean that they are unfamiliar with the route and you may want to consider choosing a different company.
If you are going to be a long-term customer, let the company know upfront. If a haulier knows that there is going to be regular work on a route, they may offer you a better price or reduce the price in the future.
D & D Transport: The number one choice for haulage in Nottingham
For over 25 years, D & D Transport have been the leading haulage transport company in Nottingham. Our services include direct deliveries, contract hire, distribution services, road haulage and freight carriers. We pride ourselves on being one of the most highly recommended haulage companies in Nottingham. Whatever your haulage needs, our experienced team can help. D&D Transport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and on every day of the year in the UK and EU, meaning that we are always available.
