Pallet Collection and Delivery
Pallets move on tight rules. A carrier needs to know how many pallets, what they weigh, how tall they are, what is at the kerb when the driver arrives, and whether the delivery point will let a 44 tonne vehicle through the gate. Tell us the movement and we route it to pallet carriers and hauliers set up for that work. They quote you directly. CTS does not operate vehicles and does not issue prices on your behalf.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
Pallet collection and delivery matched to carriers who can handle access, loading and booked slots at both ends.
Pallet movements usually fail where the simple network price meets the real site conditions. A delivery can look straightforward until the driver reaches a yard with no forklift, no dock, tight turning space or a pallet that cannot be moved safely with a pump truck. Getting collection and delivery right starts with access at both ends, then the booking rules around collection windows, RDC slots, tail lifts and timed delivery. CTS matches your movement to providers who quote against those constraints, rather than against assumptions.
Collection windows are usually a half day rather than a fixed time, and same day collection depends on cut off, typically early afternoon. Delivery into RDCs, retail parks and construction sites often needs a booked slot, a booking reference and sometimes a timed AM service at a premium. Providers price on pallet size, weight, dimensions and postcode zone, with surcharges for tail lift, restricted access, non standard pallets and failed deliveries. Set all of this out upfront and the quotes come back comparable.
Use the quote form on this page to give CTS the practical details. Your request is handled privately, shared only with suitable providers and remains free to request with no obligation to appoint.
What a pallet collection and delivery request should cover
Clear details help providers assess the route, handling and timing before they respond.
| Area | What the operator provides | What to agree up front |
|---|---|---|
| Full pallets | Half pallets | Quarter pallets |
| Tail lift collection | Forklift loading | Kerbside delivery |
| Next day economy | AM timed delivery | Booked slot delivery |
| Pallet network carriers | Groupage part loads | Dedicated pallet runs |
| RDC bookings | Site and yard drops | Residential deliveries |
Send one request before you ring round carriers
The form captures the goods, route, timing and handling details so suitable transport companies can quote on the same facts.
What CTS helps you compare
Use one private request to compare transport fit before choosing a provider.
Give providers the operational detail they need before pricing.
CTS routes the requirement to operators suited to the load and location.
Licence, insurance and provider checks are completed before introduction.
A clearer request makes it easier to compare price, capability and timing.
Set expectations for updates, PODs and site communication.
You decide whether any response is right for the job.
The right provider depends on the details
The form captures the route, handling needs, timing and practical constraints so suitable operators can respond to the same facts.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
How it works
One enquiry. Three transport quotes. No obligation.
Use the form to describe the load, route, timing and contacts.
The requirement is matched to suitable operators for the work.
Review pricing, service approach and any practical conditions.
Proceed with the provider you prefer, or walk away without obligation.
Common questions
Costs, details, suitability and how the CTS quote process works.
Do you provide the vehicles?
Can I get a price on this page?
What is a tail lift and when do I need one?
How do collection windows work?
What happens if the delivery site needs a booking slot?
Request pallet collection and delivery quotes
Brief the requirement once and compare private responses from suitable UK transport companies. CTS is free to request and there is no obligation.
Run transport? Join the network- CTS checks the practical fit
- Suitable operators can respond privately
- You decide whether to proceed