Ordering tipper transport is easy when the driver knows the right things. The more precisely you describe the request, the faster you get a clear price and the smaller the risk of a surprise on the day. Below are six things to say and a few mistakes to avoid.
1. The cargo
Say what to haul: grain, sand, gravel, crushed stone, coal, fertiliser, wood pellets, logs or something else. Some cargo needs special care, for example if it must stay dry. Also say whether the material is wet or dry, because that changes the weight.
2. The quantity
Give the weight in tonnes or the volume in cubic metres. If you only know one of them, say which. The tipper semi-trailer holds up to about 26 tonnes and about 50 m³, so a larger quantity means several trips.
3. Where to load and where to unload
Give both addresses, the town or the port. Add the terminal, gate or a more precise description of the loading place if it matters. For ports, mention whether prior registration is needed.
4. Access
A heavy tipper needs a firm road, a gate that is wide enough and room to turn and tip. Power lines and branches over the tipping spot are a serious obstacle. If you are unsure, send a photo or a short description of the road and the unloading place.
5. Date and time window
Say which day and time suit you. Ports, grain elevators and quarries can have queues or fixed working hours, so mention them. In spring, weight restrictions may apply on roads, so work planned earlier may need to be rearranged.
6. Your price
If you have a price in mind, add it to the request: per trip, per tonne, per hour or per tonne and idle hour. We confirm the final price before the work starts.
Common mistakes
- the quantity is given only in cubic metres, without saying whether the material is wet or dry
- access to the unloading place has not been checked
- waiting, a queue or a fixed time window was not mentioned
- the phone number is missing when details need to be clarified
What happens after the request
We receive the request, look at the quantity, the route and the conditions, and contact you. If needed, we ask follow-up questions or for a photo. The final price is confirmed before the work starts.
Send everything in one request
The price request form on this site asks for exactly these details.