Plan the load before choosing the vehicle
Provide each unit’s dimensions and weight, total consignment weight, stackability and any loading order. If goods need side loading, rear loading or specialist restraint, describe that requirement.
Do not select a vehicle solely from its name. Payload, internal dimensions and handling equipment must all fit the consignment. The team will confirm suitability and availability before a booking.
Plan full-load freight at the Lichfield address
For full-load freight involving Lichfield, give the full WS13 address and the exact entrance. Use Lichfield, Staffordshire and the complete WS13 address; distinguish the city property from the wider district, cathedral area or similarly named premises. Identify the exact city-centre, business, residential or rural entrance and record pedestrian areas, timed controls, gates, floor level, carrying distance and a lawful vehicle position.
Check Staffordshire County Council's roadworks map, traffic regulation orders, parking guidance and any required temporary traffic-management process and all current street signs close to the booked date. A postcode does not establish permission, vehicle suitability or a safe handover point; agree private access with the property contact and arrange any required council permission separately.
- For full-load freight, prepare: total load and unit counts; loading method and sequence; receiving appointment.
- Name the actual Lichfield entrance and receiving contact, not merely a landmark, car park or town-centre reference.
Coordinate the two sites
Provide opening hours and any appointment or security requirements at both sites. Explain which party supplies the forklift, lifting equipment and people for each handover.
Flag delays that depend on a seller release, production run or site contact. Waiting, rescheduling and additional stops must be agreed as part of the quote.
Your Lichfield enquiry checklist
- For full-load freight, have these details ready: total load and unit counts; loading method and sequence; receiving appointment.
- Give both full postcodes and identify the exact entrance and receiving point. WS13 is a location reference, not the whole service area.
- Explain any unresolved permission, timing or handling question before accepting a quote.
- Check the quote’s supplier, price, inclusions and booking terms before confirming.