Having access to the right supplies and materials is essential for professionals in the construction industry. In booming parts of the country where construction projects are on the rise, failing to have the right supplies when needed cannot just hold back important work, but can also cause bottlenecks in a construction timeline.
When one part of the project is delayed because of a shortage in supplies, other parts of the project cannot proceed. This leads to further issues down the construction pipeline that may also result in additional expenses.
Hotshot Delivery to the Rescue
One way to solve this concern among construction professionals is to utilize hotshot trucking. This is a type of delivery in which a trucker is on standby at a supplier to deliver less-than-a-truckload (LTL) loads. If a project manager runs out of material or certain supplies are needed to repair at a construction site, a hotshot delivery professional is already waiting at a nearby supplier to pick up and deliver the needed items at once.
Hotshot trucking professionals typically use smaller delivery trucks compared to over-the-road (OTR) truckers. In many cases, deliveries will be made using pickup trucks and hitched flatbed trailers that can be navigated on highways just as easily as back roads.
Rent Tools Instead of Buying
Another way to get construction materials quickly is to rent items from a local hardware store. Many “big box” hardware stores will rent out various construction equipment and tools, and rentals can be for as short as a few hours.
The time advantage that is gained using this approach is that the store will sometimes deliver items to nearby construction sites, but stores also maintain all equipment. This means that items you rent will typically be maintained well and will always be in good working order. This reduces the chances for breakdowns in the middle of a project and therefore reduces the need for a lot of travel back and forth to get supplies to make repairs.
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Jeson Clarke is providing info about single platform for your hotshot, scheduled, daily route, and freight deliveries. You can find his thoughts at last mile freight solutions blog.
