Advice from a Pallet Courier

Even if you are at your first pallet delivery or you are seasoned in terms of such deliveries, a few expert tips can’t do any harm, right?

Well when it comes to deliveries that involve pallets, safety is the most important thing you have to worry about.

In this respect, we will now present you with some pallet delivery tips that will make the job a whole lot easier.

Now, let’s see what your friendly neighbourhood pallet courier has to say!

The Pallet Problem - Courier Tips

When you rely on a pallet delivery company, the pallets that you need for your goods will normally come to you.

By this, we mean that the courier can supply you with pallets for a small additional cost.

But if you decide to save money and find your own pallets, then you should be well prepared – why?

Well, first of all, besides finding your pallets, you’ll also need to transport them back to your home or business.

Plus, sourcing a decent pallet can be tricky for newbies. Aim not to settle for the first pallet you see as you are far more likely to encounter problems that cost money. 

Normally, you will find pallets that are infested with stray nails, pests and other things that make them unfit for shipping. 

With this in mind, you should consider trusting a pallet courier to provide you with pallets if you aren't confident enough to source your own. 

Wooden Pallets – Strict Regulations

First of all, you need to know that shipping wooden pallets that are infested is one of the biggest causes of pest problems around the globe. 

In this respect, those who manufacture or restore wooden pallets have to comply with a set of strict standards for wood treatments! 

All the pallets that have been treated properly are stamped with a pallet seal by a certified inspector. 

So, look for that pallet seal when buying a pallet on your own. But if you are sealing the pallet yourself, there is plenty of advice online on how to do this safely. 

The bottom line here is that if your pallet is not treated to the right standards, it will either be refused by the courier or disposed of entirely. 

In short, most pallet couriers will advise you not to make your own pallets, as you might risk losing them for good, along with your goods.

Packing Your Pallet for Transport

You already know that packing your pallet the right way for transport is a big deal.

Getting it wrong may result in the courier refusing your goods or incurring additional charges, even. 

When a courier accepts the responsibility of transporting your goods from A to B, it is your job to ensure everything is packed and wrapped properly to avoid any damage or extra fees.

Remember, even if a courier agrees to transport your goods, they have the right to refuse to give compensation for damage if your pallet has been packed and wrapped poorly.

Essentially, the risk is entirely your own if you do not pack and secure your goods properly.

However, if you are certain that you packed your items well and they still become damaged during their journey, you will be able to claim on the insurance.

Many couriers offer pallet packing tips and advice or at least have their own rules, regulations and restrictions in place for you to stick to.

Just to be on the safe side, try to follow these as closely as possible and if ever in doubt, shout!

If your pallet is already well packed and wrapped, you can go ahead and book your pallet delivery. 

We recommend using a courier that is partnered with Palletline as this will give you more control of your pallet during its journey. 

This way, you can select one of the network's locations for delivery and the shipment will also be made via its specific hubs. 

Plus, this will decrease the risk of damaging your pallet as well as offering a much quicker and cost-effective delivery. 

How to Ship Pallets with PalletOnline

We have plenty of pallet courier tips and expert advice for you, but in terms of getting your FREE pallet delivery quote, the process could not be any easier!

All you have to do is head over to our homepage and choose your collection and delivery locations.

From there, you will be prompted to select the correct pallet size for your items and the number of pallet spaces required.

Here you can also add any extra services to the basket should you wish to do so.

Finally, you will need to enter the full collection and delivery address for your pallet delivery and add any booking notes before confirming your details.

For more details regarding booking a pallet delivery with PalletOnline, please get in touch with us directly.

You can also find more of our expert advice and top courier tips by visiting our Help Centre!