SEVEN DETAILS THAT OFTEN CREATE PROBLEMS
Catch Them Before the Shipment Moves 1. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS A few inches can matter when evaluating specialized freight. Use actual shipping dimensions whenever possible. 2. FORGETTING THE SKID, CRADLE OR FRAME Measure the complete transportation configuration—not just the machine or component itself. 3. ASSUMING THE SAME TRAILER WILL WORK Similar-looking loads can require different equipment because of height, weight, loading method or route conditions. 4. NOT DISCUSSING LOADING AND UNLOADING A transportation plan needs to account for how the freight gets onto and off the trailer. 5. OVERLOOKING SITE ACCESS Gate width, turning room, ground conditions and overhead restrictions can matter just as much as highway routing. 6. WAITING TO IDENTIFY PROJECT DEPENDENCIES Crane schedules, installation crews and delivery sequencing should be identified before transportation is finalized. 7. CHANGING THE LOAD WITHOUT UPDATING THE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER If dimensions, weight, loading method, pickup location, destination or schedule changes, communicate that information immediately. The transportation plan may need to change with it.
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