5 Essential Things to Know Before Booking a Truck

Are you looking to book a truck for moving your home, delivering business goods, or transporting materials? Before you simply book a truck, it's crucial to be aware of some important information. Overlooking even a small detail can lead to significant problems. Let's delve into five key pieces of information that, if known beforehand, will make your truck booking process much easier and safer.

1. Verified Driver In Bangladesh, it's often seen that trucks operate without proper fitness certificates or licenses, especially those booked through truck stands or local agents.

For instance, Anwar Sahib from Rajshahi was sending construction materials to Dhaka. His truck was stopped at a highway police checkpoint because the driver's license had expired. This resulted in a one-day delay in Anwar's project delivery and forced him to incur additional costs.

With "Truck Lagbe," every driver and vehicle is registered. You can also view the driver's profile and ratings before booking a trip, giving you peace of mind.

2. Verified Truck If a truck's tire blows out or its engine breaks down mid-trip, your goods are put at risk, and deliveries face significant delays.

An e-commerce seller, sending products from Mohammadpur to Narayanganj, was forced to wait for 5 hours midway because the truck broke down. This led to poor customer reviews, an increase in returned products, and ultimately, a major loss for his business.

The "Truck Lagbe" platform only partners with verified vehicles that possess fitness certificates. This ensures your peace of mind.

3. Knowledge of Routes and Traffic It's vital to know beforehand if trucks are restricted from entering certain routes in your destination area (e.g., specific roads in Dhaka where trucks are prohibited during daytime or nighttime).

A shopkeeper sent a truck to Maghbazar at 2 PM, but truck entry was prohibited there at that time. Consequently, he faced a police fine and additional costs for changing the route, totaling about BDT 2000 in extra expenses.

Always gather all necessary route information before beginning your journey.

4. Predetermined Fare When booking local trucks, even if the fare is verbally quoted as "BDT 2500," additional charges are often demanded later under pretexts like "labor costs" or "traffic jams." This is a common problem that creates extra financial pressure on customers.

On the "Truck Lagbe" app, once you confirm a bid, vendors book your trip. This allows you the flexibility to choose your preferred fare. There are no indefinite cost hassles, and you can complete your booking with confidence.

5. Load and Truck Capacity Many people overload smaller trucks with excessive goods to transport more items. This causes the truck to exceed its weight limit, increasing the chance of accidents, which is a threat not only to your goods but also to road safety.

A factory in Gazipur overloaded a small truck while sending goods. Consequently, the truck experienced brake failure in the middle of the road, leading to an accident and damage to several products.

"Truck Lagbe" offers options to book all sizes and types of trucks based on the trip type, weight, and size of the goods.

Booking a truck means more than just renting a vehicle; it's a responsible decision. Especially for businesses or time-sensitive deliveries, a small mistake can lead to significant losses. Therefore, always rent a truck with caution.

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