What should I prepare before a flatbed delivery?
Prepare for flatbed delivery: ensure space, clear obstructions, check entrance width, prepare offloading equipment.
To prepare for a flatbed delivery, complete the following steps before the truck arrives:
- Ensure sufficient space: Confirm there is enough space on your property for the delivery truck to access and maneuver. Measure the available area and account for the container size, truck length, and the turning radius required.
- Clear obstructions: Clear your driveway or property of any obstructions that could block the truck's access. Remove parked vehicles, bicycles, low-hanging branches, and any other items that might obstruct the path or overhead clearance.
- Check entrance width: Assess the width of the entrance, considering any fences, trees, or other structures that may limit the truck's passage. Ensure that the entrance is at least 14 feet wide and 14 feet tall to allow the truck safe passage. If you are unsure of the access, share photos or videos of the delivery location with us or the driver before delivery.
- Offloading equipment: Ensure your offloading equipment — such as a forklift, pallet jack, or crane — is on-site, operational, and positioned where you can safely offload the container. Confirm the ground surface at the offload point is firm and level enough to support the load.