Freight & access

Delivered where you need it,
when we said we would.

Containers are large, heavy and specialised, so they move on freight — not parcel carriers. That means the delivery has to be planned, and it means we need to know about your site before we book a truck.

01 — Access

What the driver needs.

Tilt-bed delivery is the standard method: the bed tips, the unit slides off under control, and the truck pulls forward from under it. It is quick and it does not need a crane — but it needs room.

Straight approach

Roughly three times the unit length of straight, firm run-up. A 20ft unit wants about 60ft; a 40ft wants around 100ft. The truck has to pull forward in a line as the container comes off.

Overhead clearance

Nothing above the drop zone. The bed tilts high, so low branches, cables, gutters, canopies and signage are all genuine obstacles — not near misses.

Firm ground

Hardstanding, compacted gravel or dry, firm ground. Soft grass, fresh fill and wet clay will bog a loaded truck, and a stuck truck is an expensive afternoon for everyone.

Send a photo of the drop point. It takes thirty seconds and it is the single best thing you can do to prevent a failed delivery. We would far rather tell you in advance that a crane offload is needed than have a truck turn up and leave again.

02 — Pricing

How freight is calculated.

Freight is quoted separately from the unit, always. You see what the steel costs and what the truck costs, as two numbers, so you can make a real decision about which one to change.

Three things move the figure: the distance from the depot holding your unit, the equipment needed to move and offload it, and how difficult your site is to get into. Long distances and awkward access cost more; a straightforward drop within a few hours of a depot costs a lot less than people expect.

We schedule delivery appointments in advance with a real window, not a vague week. If the window slips, you hear it from us first.

03 — The cheaper option

Depot pickup.

If you have your own transport, or the unit is going somewhere a truck cannot easily reach, collecting from the holding depot is the most economical way to buy. We will tell you which terminal has your unit and what you need to bring.

At a glance

Delivery

Coverage: 48 contiguous states
Standard method: Tilt-bed offload
Alternative: Crane / HIAB offload
Pickup: Selected depots
Scheduling: Booked appointment
Freight quoted: Separately, itemised

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04 — On the day

What happens when the truck arrives.

Do I need to be there?

Someone should be, yes. The driver needs a person to confirm exactly where the unit goes and to sign it off. Once a container is placed, moving it again is a separate job with its own cost.

How long does the offload take?

A straightforward tilt-bed delivery is usually fifteen to thirty minutes on site. Crane offloads take longer and need the area kept clear for the duration.

Can the container be placed on blocks or a slab?

Yes, and for anything long-term we recommend it. Railway sleepers, concrete blocks or a prepared slab under the four corner castings keep the underside ventilated and the doors square. Have them in position before delivery.

What if it does not arrive as described?

Tell the driver and tell us the same day. If what turned up is not what was sold, we collect it and put it right at our cost. That has always been cheaper for us than a dispute.

Not sure your access works?

Send a photo of the drop point on WhatsApp. We will tell you honestly whether a tilt-bed will do it — before you pay for anything.

Send a photo Or write to us

Delivered where you need it,when we said we would.