How can you spot a great trucking company? Ask these questions!
Truckers haul many different types of goods for many industries, and you might be one of those people who need them. Whether you need a trucker to deliver a shipment one time or over many years to come, it is worth hiring a trucking company you can trust. These questions to ask trucking companies are worth keeping in mind on the search. If you are looking in the Mid-Atlantic region, Evan Transportation is happy to work with you.
Your Hiring Questionnaire: Hire the Best Trucker
What Services Do You Offer?
The first qualification of your desired trucking company is that it offers the service you need. Do you need full-load trucking or less-than truckload shipping? Do you need to ship general freight or specialized goods? Is the delivery time sensitive? Do they have enough truckers to take the entire load? These questions are the most important.
What Are the Costs?
Once you know that they offer the service you need, then it’s time to know the cost. It matters if you can afford the service or not! You can compare and contrast the costs of different trucking companies, along with their other characteristics.
What Are Your Policies?
Policies include how the company handles refunds, cancellations, holiday seasons, and other terms of service. Understand how the company manages its services and look for hidden fees.
How Long Have You Been in Business?
What is this company’s history? How long have they been in business? Who owns and runs the company? Knowing some background can help you have a better relationship with the company.
Are Your Truckers Qualified?
Do all the truckers working in this company have CDLs and the qualifications they need to manage the delivery? How does the company maintain its trucks? The truckers and the trucks are a huge part of the equation; it makes sense to know what condition they are in.
Do You Have Customer Referrals?
There is no greater testament about a company’s reliability than its customers’ testimonials. What do others have to say about the trucking company? While you can find reviews online, you can also ask the company for referrals. They should be happy to give them to you.
Ask Yourself
How well do you communicate with the company? Are they easy to talk to, responsive, and honorable? If they are people you can trust and reach, and they offer what you need at a reasonable price, then it is the right company for you.
For All Your Trucking Needs
Follow us here at Evan Transportation to get more updates on driving tips and the trucking industry. Evan Transportation provides trucking and transportation services for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. All of our drivers and staff are offered competitive salaries and benefits and are guaranteed to be home every day. Interested in finding out more? Visit us online or give us a call at 443-673-3365. For even more information, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.