Shipping Procedures
Typically, our customer’s recieve their delivery of shavings 5-10 days after their order is placed. Once we load the truck and complete the necessary paperwork for freight, our reliable network of carriers work around the clock to get your delivery of shavings to you on time-every time. A dedicated Champion Shavings represntative will call one business day prior to delivery to ensure that you are kept up to date with the time that your shavings is expected to arrive, allowing you to make the necessary unloading preperations well in advance.
(Please remember that if you are located in the United States and we are shipping to you from one of our Canadian locations, US Customs requires either a Federal Tax ID number or a Social Security number to clear the border.)
What is better: A Palletized or Hand-Stacked load of shavings?
This question depends entirely on both our customer’s personal preference and/or their access to certain, equipment necessary for unloading. For example, if you order a Palletized load of shavings you will need a forklift (capable of lifting up to 2000 lbs) as well as a pallet-jack or 60′ chain length with a pallet-puller to unload the truck.
There are several benefits to ordering a palletized load of shavings: When your shavings are delivered to you on pallets it significantly decreases the amount of labour required to unload the truck. A palletized shipment also offers benefits in terms of storage as bags are wrapped together tightly in plastic, and stored away easily until they are needed for use. (Pallet caps are available upon request.)
If you order a Hand Stacked load of shavings, a crew of at least 3 to 5 people will be necessary to unload the truck within the 3 hour allotted unloading time period. While palletized loads tend to be a little more expensive because there are less bags loaded onto the truck (with the cost of freight remaining the same), you save both time and the cost of labour.
Please ask your sales representative for advice on which option makes the most sense for you if unsure.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.
