Precautions which hauliers can take before undertaking work with an unknown third party.
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111 Invest in a simple credit check to find out if they are financially sound. A report giving a credit rating of any limited company can be faxed to you in a few hours at a cost of £30.
Try to work with BIFA members. They will work within the organisation's code of practice.
[3 Don't take adverts at face value. Ask the owner of the ad to define terms such as "prompt payment".
] Agree when and in which currency payment will be made. Does payment in 30 days mean from the day of the job, or the date of invoicing?
L7.1 If you use a third party's trailer, what will you be charged for its use?
=I It can be tempting to take on new work during a slack period. Remember an unpaid job will cost more than having the truck sitting in the yard.
Try to speak to someone who has worked with or is still working for the company and canvass their views.