Standard parcel couriers have strict size and weight limits. When you try to ship heavy equipment, trade supplies, or bulky marketplace sales, traditional parcel couriers often reject the shipment.
Booking a pallet used to require a formal business account and committing to monthly volume minimums. Now, using a local pallet courier online gives direct access to pallet shipping with these difficulties.
Why Use an Online Pallet Courier?
Palletways Online is the best pallet courier in the UK for sending a small number of pallets:
- No Minimum Spend: Book one single pallet a year or ten in a week without committing to a contract.
- Instant Transparent Quotes: View real-time pricing calculated using pickup and delivery postcodes alongside pallet dimensions.
- No Credit Applications: Pay instantly using a credit or debit card for single, ad-hoc shipments.
- Full Kerbside Service: You don’t need any special equipment; our drivers collect the pallet on a day that suits you and deliver them to the kerbside of your customer’s address.
4-Step Guide: Booking Your Pallet Courier
Step 1: Size & Weigh Your Load
You need to tell us which type of pallet you’re sending and how much it weighs. Within our quote tool, there are information icons next to each pallet option. Clicking them tells you their dimensions and weight limits. We also have a ‘help me choose’ button and live chat if you get stuck.
There are seven pallet sizes you can book online with us. You need to:
- Measure the total height (including the pallet base) and width of the pallet.
- Determine the total weight of your pallet’s contents.
Step 2: Enter Your Postcodes for an Instant Quote
Enter the collection address, delivery address, and chosen pallet size into the instant quote tool. You’ll be presented with a booking calendar to select a collection date that suits your schedule.
You can then choose between our affordable economy service and next-day premium service. You can also upgrade your shipment with the ‘before 12pm’ and ‘Saturday by 2pm’ options if your pallet delivery is time sensitive.
Step 3: Secure & Wrap Your Goods
Pallet couriers will not accept poorly wrapped, damaged or unstable pallets. Keep these tips in mind:
- Place heavier items at the bottom to keep the centre of gravity low.
- Ensure nothing overhangs the edges of the wooden pallet.
- Secure the load to the pallet using heavy-duty shrink wrap and strapping bands.
For more information, read our preparing a pallet guide.
Step 4: Track Your Shipment
Once booked, a local driver collects the pallet. You can use our website to track the pallet’s journey and download proof of delivery information. You will have complete visibility, ensuring you can keep your customer updated too.
Kerbside pallet delivery
Please note that we operate a kerbside pallet delivery service, meaning our drivers cannot enter the delivery premises or help to unload the pallet. They will deliver the pallet to a flat, smooth surface as close as possible to the delivery address.
Ready to ship? Use our online quote tool to book a pallet courier in under two minutes with no account setup needed.
