Backloading is a term used in the moving industry to market an “inexpensive removal option”.
So what is a backloading?
Many truckies don’t have offices in other cities, and find it difficult to compete competitively with the larger movers for that reason.
In reality large nationwide removal companies offer “backloading rates” for every move. Ensuring their trucks run to capacity and they are able to offer their customers the best prices.
Makes sense right.
But many one man bands with one truck and no affiliations don’t have that luxury. So they advertise on the internet and in newspapers as a “backloading specialist” promising the world but seldom delivering.
Indeed backloading is very high risk. For the customer I mean.
Backloading removalists are small companies without formal accreditation. This means little or no public liabilty cover and dodgy insurance policys.
Labour is commonly a mate, cuzzie or vagabond they pick up off the street or from the local pub. Yes, reeking of alcohol. They aren’t in uniform, have no training, and are often dirty. They rarely have the proper equipment, will probably use second hand furniture blankets from Sallie’s Army, and will undoubtedly be late for the pickup and delivery.
Their payment terms will be strictly cash on pickup. With a smirk.
They won’t complete an inventory of your goods. “Don’t be silly, we don’t need to use those. Don’t you trust me”.
So now the “backloading specialist” has your cash and your personal effects, and you don’t have any evidence of the pickup. Doesn’t sound good does it?
Straight after pick up with a fist full of cash it’s a quick puff on a roach and straight down to the nearest tavern for a few cold beers. At about midnight your driver will stagger from the bar, slip into the truck, and navigate blindly under the cover of darkness.
Are you getting the picture?
Backloading is a disguise. A myth. Even if you’re gullible, refrain from the calls of “cheap removal” and “save money” hailed from the pages of the internet or local rag . Steer clear.
You’ve been warned!
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