A pallet count is a useful starting point when you need a truck to collect stock in Johannesburg or deliver to a warehouse elsewhere in Gauteng. To quote the trip, the transport team also needs to know the size and weight of the loaded pallets, how they will be handled at both sites, and when the vehicle can get in.
List the pallet count, loaded length, width and height, and gross weight per pallet, including the pallet itself. If the pallets differ, group them by size and weight. Mention any overhang, whether the goods must stay upright or dry, and whether stacking is permitted. Label any estimated figures and confirm them before collection.
Ask each site whether it has a forklift or loading dock and whether the equipment and operator will be available at the booked time. A depot with a forklift at collection may be delivering to a shop with street-level access only. Flag that difference so the quoting team can assess handling and vehicle requirements. You can also browse the JTC truck fleet.
Send the collection and delivery suburbs and addresses, along with each site's receiving hours or booking window. Mention tight entrances, gate procedures, height limits and restricted truck access. List additional stops in order and flag any empty pallets or other items that need to be returned.
If you are comparing written quotes, ask which stops and handling arrangements are included and how waiting time is treated. See our truck hire rates and depot-to-depot pricing for the charges to check.
