Got your attention? That’s because Express Freight Handlers has decades of experience from which we can offer your business our efficient unloading services. We currently provide professional freight unloading services and lumper services in 38 states and earned our stellar reputation for efficiency and cost containment one client at a time.
Partner with Express Freight Handlers for Your Freight Unloading Services
With the right lumper services partner, your supply-side costs can be contained, controlled, and even reduced.
General Warehouse Services
Short term projects and general assistance can be offered, and our team can be utilized as a secondary workforce as needed.
Our team unloads over a million containers and trailers each and every year. We offer a synchronized system that works. Partner with Express Freight to appreciate the difference that our scope of services and uncompromising professional standards can bring to your inbound receiving operations. Call us today at (516) 671-0415 or submit our form to schedule an appointment.
Onsite Management of our Personnel
Not only do we employ the best local staff; these workers are also OSHA-trained and certified to provide the highest degree of professionalism in the industry. Additionally, we oversee our staff on each and every job to maintain our standards of quality and performance. Should any issues arise, they are swiftly addressed by our seasoned management team.
Freight Running
Our expertise and attention to detail facilitates safe and expeditious freight handling.
Order Selections
We can offer assistance with selecting on a long- or short-term basis if the need should arise.
Outbound Loading
Our personnel has assisted with outbound container loading as well as over the road shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is freight unloading?
In the logistics industry, this term means to remove goods from a trailer or container, generally at a warehouse loading dock. It is, however, a vital part of every supply chain known to keep schedules on track and damage/asset losses to a minimum.
How long does it take to unload freight?
That depends on the type of freight, as well as the type of conveyance it is being unloaded from. A shipping container can take less than an hour to unload a shorter container and up to four hours for larger containers. A 26-foot truck generally takes about 3 hours. Using a forklift, pallet loads take between 30-minutes to an hou
Are there unloading fees?
Yes, unloading fees, aka “Lumper Fees”, can range from $100-$500 and cover the cost of wages, tools, materials, supplies, and travel costs. Learn more by contacting Express Freight Handlers.
What is the cost for unloading services?
The cost will vary depending on a wide range of variables including the size of the container and the amount, weight, and type of cargo to be unloaded. Generally speaking, however, the cost can range from $50 for a small truck to $250-$500 to unload a trailer. The size of the load is also a consideration. There may be additional charges if our lumpers are requested to restack your freight. For details, contact us.
Where does Express Freight offer freight unloading services?
Express Freight offers unloading services in over 38 states. For a complete list or to learn more, call us at (516) 789-3169 or submit our form for a prompt response.
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