Container delivery & site preparation
A good delivery starts with a good plan.
The container is only part of the order. Clear access, a prepared placement area, and the right information help turn delivery day into a smooth next step.
Share the complete route, not just the address
Send your Florida ZIP code, street address or parcel location, and useful photographs of the approach. Include narrow gates, sharp turns, soft ground, steep sections, low branches, overhead utilities and anything that could affect the delivery vehicle.
Ask the delivery team for the required approach, turning space and unloading clearance for the exact vehicle and container. There is no single clearance number that fits every trailer, crane or placement method.
Prepare the location around the intended use
Discuss the placement surface, support requirements, drainage and door access before scheduling delivery. A location that looks open may still be difficult to reach or unsuitable for the proposed structure. Share changes after heavy weather or site work.
For occupied structures, resolve the project’s foundation or anchoring approach, utilities and applicable approvals with the relevant professionals and local authority. A delivery arrangement does not itself establish that a home, office or other structure is approved for use.
Confirm what is included in the delivery quote
- Exact container type, condition, configuration and selected modifications.
- Delivery address, access assumptions, unloading method and placement scope.
- Delivery charges, applicable taxes, payment terms and cancellation or rescheduling terms.
- Any customer responsibilities for access, ground preparation or site assistance.
- The process for reporting a condition discrepancy at handover.
Before the truck arrives
Recheck the access route and agreed placement area. Remove movable obstructions, keep people and pets clear of the working area, and arrange an authorized person to meet the driver. Tell the team promptly if weather or site conditions have changed.
Only the delivery team should direct unloading and placement. Keep the agreed working area clear and discuss any repositioning request before it proceeds. After placement, review the container and the agreed delivery scope with the team.