Tips: Moving with Footage of Trailer
A transportation trailer (27 to 53 feet in length) will be parked at your location. You can then load your goods directly into the trailer starting from the front wall.
You only pay for the linear feet of floor deck actually used in the Trailer. Space available for loading is 8 feet wide by 8 feet high (1 linear foot=64 cubic feet). As a reference to your estimate, measure the distance before loading and mark it off on the trailer wall with a piece of masking tape.
The trailer deck is approximately 4 feet off the ground. Normally a ramp is not required. If you believe a ramp is necessary, PNS can assist in locating one for you.
Retain a few square items until last (i.e. box spring & mattress) to end the load with a reasonably flat surface where the bulkhead will be situated. Use pads or blankets to protect your goods from road vibration damage.
A bulkhead is a wooden wall constructed adjacent to your goods. The bulkhead encloses your goods and minimizes movement. Bulkhead removal is required before unloading at destination. The bulkhead should be removed carefully with the help of another person.
We would be pleased to perform bulkhead construction and removal services for you, but please note this is available only in areas serviced by a PNS Representative or Affiliate.
Unless otherwise stated in your contract, you have 24 hours to load the trailer at origin and 24 hours to unload at your destination. In areas without a local terminal, 2-hour driver stand by time is included for loading and unloading. Additional stand by time is available upon request.
Footage Loading Tips
Following these tips will help ensure a hassle-free move from start to finish.
- Ensure adequate space will be available to park the trailer at origin and destination. A parking permit may be required to park the trailer on public property.
- Transportation trailers are delivered to you empty. We suggest laying pieces of cardboard or plastic on the trailer floor prior to loading. Begin with measuring the linear footage estimated for your shipment. Affix a piece of masking tape on both trailer walls and use this reference as a guide while loading the trailer.
- You may utilize the full height of the trailer up to the load lines indicated on the walls. Use a footstool or small ladder for stacking items nearer the ceiling.
- All items require adequate protection in boxes and/or other packing materials to avoid damage from movement.
- Heavier items should always be placed on the bottom with lighter items stacked upwards.
- Situate the items slightly angled towards the front of the trailer to compensate for transportation movement.
- Retain square items until last (such as a box spring and mattress) to end the load with a reasonably flat wall where the bulkhead will be situated.
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