Pallet transport is not only a pallet count. The driver needs dimensions, total mass, stackability and a loading method at both ends before the correct vehicle can be confirmed.
Book from measured dimensions and verified weight, not a visual estimate. If either address has no forklift or dock, agree on a tail-lift, pallet-jack or manual breakdown plan before dispatch.
Get an exact quote| Load | Typical choice | Loading requirement |
|---|---|---|
| One light standard pallet | 1 ton or 1.5 ton vehicle | Forklift, dock or agreed manual handling |
| Several pallets | 4 ton closed or curtain-side truck | Confirm footprint, stacking and payload |
| Heavy or non-stackable pallets | Capacity-selected truck | Certified weight and mechanical loading |
| Weather-sensitive stock | Closed or curtain-side body | Dry loading area and protected handover |
Cartons should be stable, contained within the pallet footprint and wrapped for the route. Heavy units belong low and evenly distributed; damaged pallets or leaning stacks should be rebuilt before loading.
A dedicated vehicle avoids depot transfers and mixed freight, which is useful for urgent stock, fragile product and timed deliveries. It still requires safe restraint and accurate payload planning.
It depends on body dimensions, pallet footprint, safe stacking and payload. Share the exact pallet dimensions and weights so space and legal capacity can both be checked.
Not always, but a loading method is required at both addresses. Options may include forklifts, loading docks, a tail-lift or breaking the pallet into safely handled units by prior agreement.
Yes. A multi-stop route can deliver in sequence. Provide each site's receiving window, contact and quantities so the route can be planned before loading.
No. QikTruck can provide a dedicated vehicle that travels from collection to delivery without a parcel depot network. This is often better for urgent, bulky or controlled consignments.