1) WHAT AREAS DOES KIRSCHER TRANSPORT SERVE?
We serve all 48 states, Canada.
2) WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
6AM-5PM CST Monday-Friday with emergency notification available evenings and
weekends.
3) WHAT TYPES OF COMMODITIES DO YOU HAUL?
Kirscher Transport Inc. transports a wide variety of freight, including all
types of machinery, heavy and over dimensional equipment, and raw materials such
as wood, steel, and plastics.
4) WHAT TYPES OF EQUIPMENT CAN YOU PROVIDE?
Kirscher can provide virtually any type of equipment, including flatbed, step
deck, low boy, dry bulk, chemical, and all other specialized trailers.
5) WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A FREIGHT QUOTE?
To get an accurate freight quote you should provide shipper and destination
cities, commodity to be hauled, weight and dimensions, type of trailer desired,
insurance value, and dates of pick-up and delivery. Request
a price quote on-line.
6) HOW MUCH PRIOR NOTICE DO I NEED TO GIVE IN ORDER TO GET A TRUCK?
Although it is helpful to get as much as 2-3 weeks notice, we frequently can
provide equipment within a few days of being notified.
7) CAN I GET TEAM DRIVERS?
Yes, under certain circumstances Kirscher can provide coast to coast service in
as little as three days.
8) IS MY FREIGHT COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Yes, Kirscher Transport Inc. carries up to $1,500,000 cargo insurance coverage,
depending on the load. Please provide declared value of freight when requesting
quotes.
9) WHAT ARE YOU PAYMENT TERMS?
On approved credit, Kirscher Transport's terms are Net 15 days.
10) IF PERMITS ARE REQUIRED SHOULD I PURCHASE THEM MYSELF?
Kirscher Transport will purchase any required permits. We have to determine the
routes in coordination with the various states.
11) IF "ESCORT" VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED SHOULD I MAKE THESE
ARRANGEMENTS?
Just as in the case of permits, Kirscher Transport will make the arrangements
for escorts, high-pole vehicles, or route surveys. These costs will be included
and designated in the transport price quoted to you.
12) YOU CALCULATE MILEAGE USING TRUCK-MILES, PRACTICAL MILES. WHY ARE THESE
DIFFERENT THAN REGULAR MILES?
Truck-Miles takes into consideration the miles that trucks must use as their
route. We are most often routed around cities rather than straight through them
as cars are. That is why you see the signs that say "Truck Route".
Also, State Departments of Transportation specify in the permits we buy for
over-size (over 8 feet, 6 inches wide), over-height, and over-weight loads,
precisely which route we must take.
That is why an oversize load may require that we, and the escort vehicle(s), if
required, drive many more miles than would be required of a passenger car for
the same trip.
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