Choosing the right truck type helps make your container delivery safer, smoother and more cost-effective. Review the main transport options below to help plan access, clearance and placement before delivery.
Best for: sites with clear side access.
A side loader unloads the container from the driver’s side of the truck, placing the container beside the vehicle
20ft: 4.6m H x 6m W x 10m L
40ft: 4.6m H x 6m W x 16m L
Best for: cost-effective delivery where rear access is available.
A tilt tray reverses into position, tilts the tray and slides the container off the rear as the truck moves forward.
20ft: 5m H x 3.5m W x 20m L
40ft: 6m H x 3.5m W x 40m L
20ft: 4.6m entry height, 10m unload height, 3.5m W x 10m L
40ft: 4.6m entry height, 10m unload height, 3.5m W x 20m L
✓ Suitable access and clearance
✓ Firm, level ground
✓ No trees, awnings or overhead obstacles
✓ At least 1m clearance from power lines
✓ 1.2m gap for refrigerated container airflow
✓ Container door direction confirmed
Our team can help determine the most suitable delivery method based on your site access, clearance and container placement requirements
