Freight
Regular transport for businesses, on agreed terms
Scheduled removals and freight for businesses that move goods regularly: fixed days, known vehicles, agreed rates and a single monthly invoice.
What it is
Businesses that move goods every week do not want to request a quote every week. They want a carrier who knows their sites, their products and their paperwork, turns up on the agreed day, and sends one invoice a month that matches the rate card. Contract work is that arrangement.
It can take several forms. A scheduled collection from your premises on fixed days, delivered to your customers or branches. A regular multi-drop round. A dedicated vehicle and driver for part of the week. An agreed rate card for ad hoc jobs so your team can book without asking for a price each time. Or a combination, reviewed as your volumes change.
We set it up by understanding a typical week: what moves, where, how it is packed, what each site requires, and where the pressure points are. From that we propose vehicles, days and rates, and put them in a short written agreement you can check against every invoice. Nothing on the invoice should ever need explaining.
Contract customers get a named contact, priority on vehicle allocation for their regular days, and honest notice when something changes on our side. In return we ask for accurate forecasts and reasonable notice of changes, so the schedule holds for everyone.
What affects the price
No figures until we know the job. These are the things that move a business contract work quote up or down, and why.
- Volume and regularitythe basis of a rate card
Predictable weekly volume lets us plan vehicles efficiently and price accordingly. Rates reflect the commitment on both sides.
- Routes and sitesknown geography
Fixed sites with known access and facilities are quicker to serve than a changing list, and the rate reflects that.
- Vehicle commitmentshared or dedicated
A dedicated vehicle and driver on fixed days is priced differently from consignments on shared planned routes.
- Service leveltimed, tracked, reported
Timed deliveries, proof of delivery reporting and out-of-hours work are agreed and priced up front.
- Term and reviewhow long, how often reviewed
Agreements state the term and how rates are reviewed, so both sides know where they stand.
What we need from you
The information that turns an enquiry into an accurate quote. Have it ready and the quote comes back faster and closer to the final price.
- A typical week or month of movements: what, where, how often
- Site details for regular collection and delivery points
- Packaging, handling and any equipment needed
- Service requirements: timed slots, POD reporting, out-of-hours
- Who books, who approves and how you want to be invoiced
- When you would like to start
How it works
Discovery
A conversation or site visit to understand the movements, sites and requirements.
Proposal
Vehicles, days, service levels and a rate card, set out in a short written agreement.
Trial period
Where useful, an initial period to check the schedule works before committing to the term.
Regular service
Fixed days, named contact, proof of delivery for every consignment.
Review
Volumes and rates reviewed at agreed points; the schedule adjusted as your business changes.
Nothing on the invoice should ever need explaining.
A rate card, fixed days, a named contact and proof of delivery for every line. Contract work is a relationship, and it is priced like one.
Questions people ask
Is there a minimum volume for contract work?
No fixed minimum. If you book transport often enough to want a rate card and a named contact, it is worth a conversation.
Can we start with a trial?
Yes. An initial period lets both sides check the schedule and the rates work before agreeing a longer term.
How is contract work invoiced?
Usually monthly, itemised by job against the agreed rate card, with proof of delivery available for each line.
What happens if our volumes change?
Tell us and we adjust vehicles and days. The agreement sets out how and when rates are reviewed so changes are handled openly.
Can you provide a vehicle and driver for our own use?
Yes. A dedicated vehicle and driver for fixed days or hours can be part of the agreement, working to your instructions within legal driving limits.
Ready to quote your business contract work?
Send a quick enquiry or the detailed brief. Either way you get a written quote, not a phone estimate.