PLAN HOW IT WILL GET ON AND OFF THE TRAILER
Step 3: Define the Loading and Unloading Method A truck arriving at the right place with the wrong loading configuration can quickly become a problem. Determine how the freight will be loaded before transportation is booked.
AT ORIGIN
How will the freight be loaded?
Maximum lifting capacity, if relevant: _____________________________________ Loading appointment required? F Yes F No Special loading instructions: _____________________________________ _ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________ Unloading equipment available onsite: _____________________________________ Delivery appointment required? F Yes F No Special loading instructions: _____________________________________
F Loading dock F Rigging equipment F Loading dock
F Crane F Forklift F Drive-on
F Other: __________________________ Loading can occur from:
F Side F Rear
F Above F Multiple directions
Loading equipment available onsite: _____________________________________
AT DESTINATION
How will the freight be unloaded?
F Loading dock F Rigging equipment F Loading dock
F Crane F Forklift F Drive-on
F Other: __________________________ Unloading can occur from:
F Side F Rear
F Above F Multiple directions
COORDINATION QUESTION
If a crane, rigging crew, installation team or other outside resource is involved: Who is responsible for coordinating it? _____________________________________ Scheduled date/time: _____________________________________ Primary contact: _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ A transport schedule should account for these dependencies, not the truck’s arrival time.
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