How To Choose A Heavy Haulage Company
Posted on: 10 January 2022
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If you wish to move an oversized item, you require the services of a heavy haulage company. Your concern would be whether the company can move the item safely without any hiccups on the road. However, you may not have the criteria to settle on a specific company. Below are some expert tips to help you choose a haulage company.
Company Reputation
Most heavy haulage customers will always leave a review to ensure others have an easy time deciding whether or not to work with the company. Therefore, check the social media pages and websites of the various haulage companies in your locality. Contact some of their clients to inquire about the services they received. For example, did their items arrive on time and in their original shape? Did the company offer complementary services such as installation? Did they enjoy interacting with company staff? How would they rate the company's organisation skills? These inquiries will help you rate the services offered by these companies.
Company Resources
The company resources can tell you whether or not they are a good fit for the haul. Visit their premises and inquire how they will move your oversized load. Reputable companies will exhibit expertise as they consult with their clients. For instance, they would want to know the dimensions and location of the item. It enables them to determine if they have a suitable truck to move your load and whether they will require plant equipment to load and offload the cargo. The company will also inquire whether you need the load installed at the destination. For example, when moving a house, you would want it fixed at its destination. If this is the case, the company will gather a team of experts to fix the house.
Safety And Compliance
Haulage companies require various licences to transport oversized loads in Australia. Therefore, check whether the haulage company has an oversize overmass permit from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Besides, they will require additional permits when crossing to other territories and when crossing aboriginal land.
Examine the company's safety protocols. For example, how does the company secure the load in transit? How experienced are the company's drivers? Does the company have escort vehicles? How does the company prepare and respond to emergencies? Finally, examine the haulage terms. Typically, you should assess the company's availability, the pricing, your obligations, and the conditions of contract termination.
When hiring a heavy haulage company, examine the company's reputation, resources, safety, and compliance.