Accurate weight information helps the transport team review a loaded container before dispatch. The container’s tare, the weight of its contents and the gross loaded weight are different figures. Label each value and its unit instead of sending an unexplained number.
Gather the current figures
Ask the loading party for the cargo weight and available shipment documents. Record the container number, size and tare if known. State whether the figures are estimated or verified and whether the load may still change.
Match the review to the equipment
A container’s marked capacity is not by itself a road-transport approval. The carrier needs to assess the actual vehicle configuration, load and route. Share concentrated or unusual loads and any relevant handling information before acceptance.
Recheck seasonal and site constraints
Road and site restrictions can affect a Quebec move. Have the transport team check the requirements for the requested route and date, including current seasonal restrictions where applicable. Use current official information rather than treating an old online limit as a universal rule.
If the load changes after quotation, provide the revised information promptly. Driver Can Cargo reviews 20- and 40-foot dry-container requests within Quebec; the accepted equipment and transport scope are confirmed for the actual shipment.
Plan your route
Share your addresses, dates and loading and receiving arrangements.
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