6 tips to consigning freight through Cario FMS
11 July 2020
Below are 6 helpful tips when consigning through our Transport management system, these tips are designed to utilise Cario and assist you with getting your freight delivered sooner rather than later.
Tip 1: Ensure accurate receiver details in your transport management software
When creating a connote through our transport management software, always include the receiver’s contact name and number. This ensures the transport carriers can reach them if needed, preventing delays in the freight process.
Tip 2: Properly declare dangerous goods in the transport management system
Are your goods dangerous goods? If not correctly entered, your consigning freight may be held, causing delays. Our transport management software helps identify transport carriers qualified to handle dangerous goods, keeping your freight process smooth.
Tip 3: Mark residential deliveries to avoid delay
If the delivery address is residential, always select the "residential" option when consigning freight. Carriers use this to match signage, ensuring your freight process runs efficiently without unexpected hold-ups.
Tip 4: Schedule your freight consignment in advance
For time-sensitive deliveries, allow enough lead time when using our freight management system. Unexpected delays like late line hauls can impact delivery, so ensure your consigning freight is sent early and include any “Special Instructions”.
Tip 5: Use the correct dimensions in online freight software
When entering shipment details in our online freight software, use centimetres, not millimetres. Incorrect dimensions can lead to inaccurate quotes or miscalculations in the freight management system, impacting costs.
Tip 6: Set correct pickup times in the freight management system
Our freight management system auto-schedules pickups between 9 AM – 5:30 PM. To avoid missed pickups, update your correct opening times and allow a 3-hour window for transport carriers to collect your consigning freight.
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