Why courier services are the best option for large and bulk shipments

Transporting large items from one place to another isn’t a cakewalk and there’s an almost endless list of things that have the potential to go wrong. 

Some of these issues can include safe handling of the package, minute-by-minute updates, and above all else – making sure that it gets delivered to the place it’s supposed to – and in pristine condition. Believe it or not, when you’re faced with a situation like this, then it’s usually the best possible time to utilize a courier service. 

Why? Well, here’s why. Let’s jump right in!

Expertise

For both the right and wrong reasons, some folks consider courier companies to be an unusual service. While there’s many wrong connotations with that – this is one of those situations where ‘unusual’  tag is a badge we wear with pride. 

That’s because huge shipments are unusual. In many cases, courier companies specialize in large shipments and everyone from their office staff to the guys doing the transporting – all know what to do, when to do it and how to do it as professionally as possible. They’re well-versed with the unusual, know how to take responsibility and above all else- depend on satisfying you. There’s plenty of options out there, so if the courier staff doesn’t get it right, then that business is going to end up with someone else. 

Connection

Dispatchers are the lynchpin for courier services because they help bridge the gap from point A to point B. They track precisely what the distribution channel will be and will leverage that courier services’ technological capabilities to keep customers up to date – and with precision.

When you ship a large or bulk delivery – you’re investing a lot of time and money in making sure that things are getting to where they need to get to. Courier services will keep you updated – and updated with precision. You’ll know exactly where your shipment is, how things are going and when your customer can expect delivery. 

Details

As they say ‘the devil is always in the details.’ And that’s the mantra of a lot of courier services because in order to be able to specialize in something so particular, courier companies need to have an almost obsessive penchant for detail. 

And to be honest, we don’t usually like the word ‘details.’ It’s really just called ‘being prepared.’ Why? Well let’s face it, courier companies like ours have been providing these kinds of services for a long time. Over time, you settle into routines that allow the execution of a delivery to be seamless. And that’s our goal. We see detail in all our dealings and when the wind blows and throws us a curveball, we’re ready. Why? Because the real work has been done up front. 

Hopefully these reasons will convince you that choosing a courier service is what makes the most sense when it comes to unusually large and bulk shipments. If you or your company are thinking about something big on the horizon, give us a call today and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free consultation. Good luck!

All about final mile delivery service

Transporting cargo over exceedingly long distances isn’t easy. Making sure that things like the timing, safety and specific needs of a particular delivery are met takes a ton of coordination and skill to make sure things are done as efficiently as possible. 

One of the best tools at your disposal is a thing called ‘Final mile delivery.’ Today’s blog is going to explain what that service is, why it’s useful and when you should consider using it. Let’s jump right in!

What is it?

Final mile, also commonly known as ‘last-mile delivery’ is exactly what it sounds like it is. It takes whatever you’re shipping directly to an end destination. This includes only the last leg of a journey for a package or cargo. It’s particularly useful when you’re dealing with larger parcels or deliveries that have highly specialized needs. 

What are the benefits?

Perhaps the most common use of final mile delivery is when you’re delivering something that will need to be installed or even received directly/exchanged. A great example of this is a home appliance like a stove or dishwasher. The new appliance will have to be installed upon arrival – and the old one will have to be taken away to wherever it will be headed to. 

There are other instances where the cargo is extremely valuable or needs to be brought to a specific place – and by specific – we mean like a specific space in a room. This is also referred to as white glove service. This is for extremely valuable shipments. 

What should you prioritize when you’re hiring a final mile carrier?

There will almost certainly be some things that you’ll have to consider when determining whether you want to use final mile delivery. Here are some of the most important questions you’ll want to ask:

  • Do you need your delivery dropped off at a front door or will it require white glove service?
  • Do you need help unpacking and installing the contents of a particular delivery?
  • Is the cost of final mile delivery factored into your budget?
  • How familiar is your final mile carrier with your local area? 

How your potential carrier answers these questions will determine whether or not final mile delivery is the right service for your delivery. 

If you’d like to learn more about what final mile delivery can do for you or whether it’s a viable option for your next delivery, give us a call today and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free consultation. Until then, remember these tips and hopefully you’ll find a carrier that can help meet your needs. Good luck!