Auctions come in all shapes and sizes, from antique jewelry bidding wars held in rural barns to professionally managed, upscale events where the prices reach into the millions. The chance to bid on an item and win it gives many people a thrill. It is also a way to buy items at substantial discounts. This is particularly true at equipment auctions. After you have won the equipment, though, how do you get it to your office or work site?
Transporting equipment bought at an auction is a unique challenge. It is not as if it can fit in the your car’s trunk, particularly if it is farming equipment or construction equipment. This is when you need an experienced, professional trucking service to get your purchased equipment where it needs to go.
Each equipment auction has its own rules about picking up buyer items. The transport company that you choose has to have information about the auction house, including:
- Operating hours for item pick up
- Where to find the truck loading dock
- The loading dock dimensions
The transport company also has to bring the right kind of truck, a release ticket for the load and the bill of lading. You want professional, well-trained drivers who know how to load a truck and secure a large load, whether it is a tractor or an office full of desks and chairs. You want drivers and a company that care as much about your auction items as you do.
If you are planning an equipment auction purchase, then plan to hire a company with the skilled drivers, know how and trucks to move your items safely and on time. We are Great Western Transportation, and we get the job done.
