Outsourcing cargo transportation is a trend that has been growing over the last three decades, we have seen this clearly in the history of the industry. Some companies, therefore, that have not yet opted for this format, is often associated with concern for the security and quality of the services offered by the market.

To help with your company’s outsourcing study, we’ve created a checklist of the most pertinent issues to consider before signing a transport contract. These items are considered minimally essential to reduce the risks with the lack of quality and security of the load.

The client portfolio
Team Qualification
Fleet maintenance
Loss history

The carrier’s customer base says a lot about its expertise and know-how. Calling some customers in the wallet and obtaining referrals is a means of validating the carrier’s proposal. If the company has kept the current customers satisfied, complying with the combined, there is a great chance to do the same for your company.

Team Qualification is imperative in all segments in the market, but for the transportation segment it makes all the difference. A company that has a regular training grid, keeping employees updated and committed to the company’s progress and personal development, increases the level of awareness and commitment of the team and this reverts to quality, efficiency and safety for you, which is hiring.

The maintenance of the fleet directly interferes with the safety of the cargo and the guarantee of the fulfillment of the deadlines of delivery. In addition to preventive maintenance, it is important to assess whether the carrier adequately cares for the waste generated by the carrier in the process of maintaining the fleet. If the company cares about the environment and the safety of its employees, it will certainly worry about its customers.

Evaluating the company’s claim history is very important. Through the history, it is possible to assess the degree of commitment and knowledge of the carrier with the contracted insurance policy, regardless of whether you are working with your own insurance or the client, comply with the PGR of the insurance policy makes all the difference in case of accident . It is the responsibility of the carrier to take care of the fleet, the team, the GRIS, the tracking, the monitoring, the registration, the care with the limit of the cover for each type of product embarked, the implantation of baits and the contracting of escort, if required for the safety of risk loads.

TRANS REID is a carrier that makes GRIS internally and through an outsourced company, homologated by the insurers contracted by the customers and the insurer of the company. Over 30 years of history, we have accumulated good baggage in terms of cargo transportation safety.