Freight Quote is an Australian freight company, with extensive experience arranging transport of palletised and bulky goods. They are popular with businesses and consumers alike, and no account is required to organise a delivery as little a day in advance. Here are some of their most important tips, things to remember and to keep in mind, starting with your decision to request a quote, and through to arranging the pickup and delivery of your consignment.

1.     Provide an accurate description of the consignment. In the world of freight, almost everything boils down to a few factors – the size and weight of the consignment, where it’s going, and how it needs to be loaded and unloaded. By providing an accurate description online, your freight provider should also be able to provide you with an accurate freight quote online.

2.     Package the goods appropriately. Let common sense prevail – if the consignment looks like it will fall apart or start unravelling at the first bump in the road, then it’s almost certainly packaged inadequately. Fragile goods in particular need to be packaged in such a way as to protect the delicate cargo from needless damage during transit.

3.     Label the goods clearly and correctly. Double check everything, keeping in mind that something as "minor” as a wrongly spelled street address can result in hours or even days of delay, and possible demurrage costs. There’s also another very important reason for marking the consignment clearly – in the unlikely event that the goods end up in the wrong place (e.g. are unloaded at the wrong depot, or re-loaded onto the wrong truck) then clear, correct and prominent labelling will greatly increase the odds of your consignment finding its way back en-route.

4.     Consider insurance. Freight Quote can arrange insurance, and if the goods have got some value, it’s worth at least considering this option.

5.     Remain contactable at the key times. The most important times are of course around the day or time when the consignment is to be picked up, or when it’s scheduled to be dropped off. If it’s a person other than yourself who is to be the contact person for example for the delivery, then check with them regarding their preferred contact phone number, and make doubly sure that they will remain contactable on the day of the delivery.

Freight Quote Australia specialises in transportation of heavy and bulky items. For more information, or to obtain a road freight quote, visit their website – www.justfreight.com.au

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