The road cargo transport is a mode of delivery where trust is an essential component in the relationship between client and delivery. Any delay or unforeseen event on the route can directly impact production and cause losses. Therefore, it is necessary to be very careful when choosing a company to take care of the cargo road transport operation.

Security: large companies can bear losses

An important point that many companies end up leaving in the background is the potential for things to go wrong, the famous “cheap that is expensive”. Often the cost of delivery is the main decision factor when hiring the service. However, a great price can end up hiding the absence of coverage in case of unforeseen events. Always ask and clarify the entire delivery company policy in relation to accidents, insurance policies and deadlines for reimbursement in cases of problems with delivery. It is also worth keeping an eye on load board where you can get affordable quotes and end up hiring the best shipping company that suits your needs.

Vehicle status and tracking

Maintenance is one of the main problems when transporting cargo, one of the reasons is the precarious situation of the roads, which demand more from vehicles and end up causing damage. Therefore, it is essential that the fleet is up-to-date with maintenance and that this is transparent to the customer since any mechanical problem with the vehicle directly affects the final delivery period of the goods.

Besides transparency regarding vehicle maintenance, the cargo company must provide clear and specific information on the progress of deliveries and cargo location, so having a tracking system is essential to optimize the management of the operation. Always ask to know the system used by the carrier, understand its qualities and limitations and also the possibilities of customization.

Success cases

Having the successful history of operations of other companies helps a lot when choosing the company best prepared to meet your company’s needs. Always check which customers have already worked with the company to be contracted: serving the road freight transport operation of major market players that have complex and high-value demands is a sign that the company is prepared to adapt the process according to customer requirements. Furthermore, it indicates that it is prepared to deal with high demand and offer a structure consistent with the size of the operation. 

Time to market

In a service as important as road freight transport, safety and solidity are an important point. Working with companies that know the transport market and have been operating in it for years can offer a set of facilities that range from the know-how of the best routes to access to contacts and facilitators that can yield a more optimized operation and with lower costs. Besides, there is the security that the company will not go out of business overnight, especially if your business directly depends on the delivery of raw material or the cargo has an expiration date, where there is a commitment to its customers and any delay directly impacts the company’s profits.