Responsibilities Of A Typical Cartage Company

Getting loads of goods and supplies transported from point A to point B can be quite a challenge

, but this is exactly what cartage companies specialize in. Cartage is defined as the business of transporting goods by road, using means of transportation such as a freight truck or a flat bed lorry. Cartage is for horizontal transporting as hoisting is for vertical transporting.

Road transport cartage companies deal mainly in freight transport. They are responsible for the efficient and safe running of a fleet of vehicles and for planning the routes and schedules of the drivers. Cartage companies ensure that their cargo is transported in accordance to regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, and customs requirements.

Cartage companies should be capable of estimating the quantities and types of cargo that needs to be moved, as well as planning transport schedules and timetables using planning software to analyze the costs of scheduled journeys in order to keep the whole endeavor within the appropriated budget.

Cartage companies always need to make sure that there is enough staff and vehicles that are available for transport, while ensuring that budgetary constraints, timetables, and staffing schedules are strictly followed. In the cartage industry as with most other industries, time is money so sticking to the schedule is important. Any delay can lead to catastrophic loss of revenue for the company.

Another important responsibility that any typical cartage company should be capable of doing is being able to manage difficult situations such as bad weather, breakdowns, accidents, security alerts or traffic congestion. They should always have a contingency plan in the event that these difficult and unexpected situations occur. After all, it pays to be prepared for anything.

Generally, cartage companies are also responsible for inspecting and licensing their vehicles, as well as scheduling repair or service whenever necessary. They are in charge of dealing with various suppliers as well as mediating between them and the customers. They have to be prepared for any complaints. Lastly, cartage companies should also comply with legal requirements, by making sure that all documents such as consignment and delivery notes are completed accordingly.

by: Tony Kemp

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