Monday 7 December 2015

Tips to remember when hiring a Transport Company


Are you planning to move to another city? You must be planning to start the packing thing but even before you start packing your luggage, better finalize a plan for smooth move. The first step of your plan should be hiring a reputable transport company that could help you shift your luggage safely and in time. Now you must be thinking to just Google “Transport Company in Dubai” to find one in your city. You will find dozens of transport companies, but are you ready to hand over your precious and fragile goods into any stranger’s hands? Obviously not! You would always want to know the credentials and credibility of the movers company to be sure that the men transporting your valuables would not let anything happen to them.

But finding the right transport company seems to be a daunting task to many. If you also think so, just stop fretting. Here are some tips to remember when hiring a transport company. Follow these tips and make your hunt for a reputable transportation company a piece of cake.

1.       Reputation is the key:

Go for a reputable company with sound reputation. The best way to check reputation of a transport company is to ask for referrals. Ask your friends and family who have had a moving experience in the near past to recommend you some good transport company. No one will ever refer an expensive company with crappy services. You can also check client reviews on the company website as well as different online discussion forums.

2.       How long the company has been in business?

Experience counts and client reviews speak about the company’s ability to deliver goods. Based on your research, shortlist 3 to 5 top transport companies in Dubai, and schedule meetings with them. Ask them about their expertise, i.e. what type of stuff they have transported the most over all these years in business. A company with several years of experience in moving houses should be your ideal.

3.       Are they licensed and insured?

If you are moving from one city/state to another, always go for a transport company that is licensed and insured. Never hire a company that is not licensed or insured. Only an insured company can guarantee you compensation in case of any unforeseen incident or mishap.

4.       What services do they really offer?

Different companies offer different services at varying rates. Be clear about what services they offer, from packing to unpacking. Also don’t forget to ask about the rates and the complete cost of transportation. Low rates don’t necessarily mean a low final bill. Carefully study the bill and rates and figure out which charges they are incorporating. Rates also vary based on season and days of week, so if your colleague has paid high to a company does not mean you will also have to pay the same amount.


Follow these tips when hiring a transport company in Dubai and stay assured you will invest your money in the best mover firm in the city.