Handle deliveries via liftgate at facilities without a loading dock
domain: logistics-operations · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Request liftgate service at time of shipment booking, since not all carrier trucks carry a liftgate and adding it at delivery time can cause delays or failed attempts.
Confirm with the carrier who operates the liftgate (typically the driver or an assigned lumper) so receiving staff know their role.
Prepare a clear, level ground-level area for the liftgate platform to lower freight onto.
Stage a pallet jack or hand truck at the delivery point to move freight from the liftgate platform into the building.
For facilities with frequent liftgate deliveries, evaluate a fixed grade-level dock lift as a longer-term alternative to per-shipment liftgate fees.
Known gotchas
Liftgate need is typically driven by per-package weight and whether the receiving site has dock equipment - confirm both before booking to avoid unnecessary charges or a failed delivery.
Not all carrier equipment includes a liftgate by default - assuming availability without confirming at booking is a common cause of failed or delayed deliveries.
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