Hardware orders often mix dense cement, fragile fittings, long timber and weather-sensitive goods. Select and load the vehicle from the complete order, not the largest-looking item.
Split incompatible goods when one vehicle cannot protect them safely. A weatherproof load of bagged cement and a long steel order may need different body types or separate restraint zones.
Get an exact quote| Order type | Likely body | Primary control |
|---|---|---|
| Tools, fittings and boxed stock | Van or closed truck | Keep dry and verify cartons |
| Cement, tiles and dense bagged goods | Payload-selected truck | Verified mass and even distribution |
| Timber, pipes and steel lengths | Dropside or flatbed | Overhang, restraint and site access |
| Mixed customer order | Order-specific selection | Separate fragile, dense and long items |
Use product quantities and unit weights to calculate the load before dispatch. Record the longest dimension, pallet footprints and any goods that must stay dry or upright. The invoice total and a visual estimate do not establish payload.
Load in a sequence that protects fragile fittings and allows the correct materials to come off at each stop. Check whether the building site has space for the chosen truck and a safe unloading point.
Yes, subject to verified quantity, weight, safe loading and a suitable vehicle. State whether mechanical loading and offloading are available.
Long loads must comply with safe loading and road requirements. Provide exact lengths so a suitable load bed and restraint plan can be selected.
Do not assume manual offloading for dense or bulk orders. Define the labour and equipment at both sites before booking.
Yes. Provide quantities by stop, site windows and access notes, then load in the reverse order of delivery.