Get Your Freight Quotes Online – It’s Easier Than You Might Think!
With the advances of technology over recent decades it’s become easier than ever to get a freight quote from the comfort of your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Customers have learned to expect that in almost every industry, if there’s a service being offered, then in all likelihood there’ll be a website out there, which will explain to them everything they need to know, as well as providing them with a convenient means to make contact with their preferred service provider. Freight Quote Australia is no exception to this – their smart web platform is adept at simplifying freight, and in a couple of minutes, most users should be able to submit their request or a freight quote or even just request an estimate.
If you’ve got something bulky, large or heavy which you need picked up, then getting a transport quote online is by far the simplest and safest approach. Of course it may be possible to call up and provide your information over the phone, but doing it online is definitely the recommended approach, as it eliminates the risk of verbal miscommunication, and allows you the opportunity to double check that the details you’ve provided are all correct, before hitting the Submit button.
Summary of Main Info Freight Companies Need and Why They Need It
Your Contact Details: These should be your details, keeping in mind that even if you are arranging the freight on behalf of a third party (e.g. you’ve sold something to someone, and agreed to include delivery in the price). In other words you, the person who is requesting the quote, are in effect the customer of the transport company – even though you are not necessarily the person who will be dispatching or receiving delivery of the consignment.
Sender and Receiver Details: Both the physical address, and the contact details are important. Obviously the driver needs to know where to go, but equally important is the driver’s ability to make contact with the right person when the time comes for the consignment to be collected or delivered. It’s a good idea to notify the people whose mobile number you provide that you have done this, if they’re not already aware of this.
Dangerous Goods Declaration: Dangerous Goods are substances that are corrosive, flammable, explosive, spontaneously combustible, toxic, and oxidising or water reactive. Even if just a small part (e.g. one of multiple parts if your shipment) contain any such materials, it’s essential that this is declared at the time of submitting your freight quote requests.
Details of Items Requiring Transport: The info required is the Description, Qty, Weight, Length, Width and Height.
Other Details: Finally, you will need to confirm how the goods will be picked up and delivered, including whether or not there is a forklift available to load or unload any palletised goods. You also have the opportunity to provide any further comments or instructions which will assist the transport provider in making arranging the delivery.