Regardless if you are a small trucking company that is in need for a temporal warehousing company or a big business with huge and regular storage demands, the warehousing company should be able to handle your needs, without restricting you financially or space wise.
3. Always Ask What Are Their Rates For Services
This is so important and I know it seems like such a no-brainer. But on the other side, you would be surprised just how many people enter a contract not fully understanding what they are paying for.
Or more correctly, not understanding what is and what is not included. So be careful and ask questions. A few things to consider are:
- Warehouse location;
- Staff/Support;
- Size/storage capacity;
- Hours of Operation;
- Layout;
- Available materials and handling equipment;
- Staging;
- Trailer storage;
- Truck and trailer access;
- Turning lanes;
- Security/Access;
- Maintenance and other hidden fees.
You can always try using freight broker services to help you in identifying the best warehousing company. A warehouse that meets all your needs; budgetary, logistical, operational, and such for your company and storage requirements, can be tedious to find.
