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.
Request a quote
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.
Be clear about ongoing work
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.
