Assess the shipment
We record packages, dimensions, weight, stackability and product requirements. These include temperature, load carriers and requested additional services.
RoadMaster
Road transport & cold chain
Your shipment determines the route.
Whether one pallet, regular part loads or a dedicated truck, we coordinate collection, vehicle and delivery as one road transport operation. Domestic and cross-border, for standard goods and temperature-controlled shipments.
Road transport in detail
Which solution suits your shipment?
Quantity, timing and product requirements determine the right transport solution. Explore the differences and prepare a focused enquiry.
Scope of service
When this service is suitable
For businesses moving goods between production, warehouses, trade and receiving locations. Shipment size, timing and product protection determine whether groupage, part load, full load or a direct journey is suitable.
Your planning advantages
- Capacity matched to your shipment, rather than a standard vehicle choice.
- Collection and receiving conditions are planned together.
- Personal coordination when dates or quantities change.
Process
How your order is handled
Organise transport
We coordinate the vehicle, loading aids, route and time windows. The selected transport service determines whether your shipment travels directly or is combined with other shipments.
Coordinate handover
The receiving contact, unloading reference and agreed records support delivery. Any deviations are clarified with the dispatch team.
RoadMaster
Vehicles & equipment
Depending on the shipment, suitable options include vans, trucks with tail lifts and articulated vehicles with curtainsiders or refrigerated bodies. Payload, internal dimensions and loading options are confirmed for the vehicle used.
Suitable additional services
- Tail lift and pallet truck
- Pre-advice and agreed time windows
- Pallet exchange by agreement
- Temperature control and documentation
Additional services are agreed in advance and priced according to their scope. We confirm availability, suitability and timing for the specific shipment.
TRANSPORT PLANNING EXAMPLE
From a regional warehouse to a customer further afield
Eight pallets of merchandise need to reach a distribution centre. We assess a part-load solution, the receiving window and unloading equipment. If the customer needs a dedicated vehicle, we compare a direct journey.
Illustrative planning example; not a scheduled route or a transit-time commitment.- Number, dimensions and gross weight of all packages
- Type of goods, packaging and stackability
- Collection and delivery addresses with opening hours
- Loading aids, temperature and requested extras
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about this service
Which transport service is right for me?
Small shipments suitable for transshipment often fit a groupage service. Larger quantities can travel as a part load. A dedicated truck or a tight deadline points towards a full load or direct journey.
Can I calculate my price straight away?
The price calculator is available for road shipments that can be priced automatically. We discuss unusual dimensions, handling requests or transport conditions personally.
Do all vehicles have the same equipment?
No. Tail lifts, pallet trucks, refrigeration and loading access depend on the vehicle and must be specified in your enquiry.