20 Foot shipping containers require a minimum of 80 feet of space to back into in order to slide off onto the ground in the desired area. A minimum of a 12’ width is needed for maneuvering.
40 Foot shipping containers require a minimum of 110 feet of space to back into in order to slide off onto the ground in the desired area. A minimum of 12’ width is needed for maneuvering.
The delivering area must be hardtop such as pavement, asphalt, compacted soil, gravel and any other strong surface able to support a tractor trailer or flat bed to drive upon. The area must not be soft, sharp, have pot holes, overgrown brush or be hazardous to access.
If delivering on grass or dirt, it’s important to keep an eye on the weather and avoid wet days and reschedule accordingly.
Trucks are not able to jump curbs, back into steep inclines or maneuver around tight hills. Safety is the upmost importance during delivery. Drivers will not risk tight spaces to avoid damaging their trailers or private property. Trucks are unable to drive over leach fields, unsupportive bridges, restricted weight access roads and other obstacle based areas as an example.
It is very common to place railroad ties, 2”x 4” s / 4”x 4” s or gravel pads / crushed stone at the drop area. Bricks and cinder blocks are not recommended.
All power lines must be at least 14’ high from the ground for delivery.
In the event a truck gets stuck in a soft area on the property, it is the responsibility of the property owner to resolve at their own expense for the truck to be pulled out by a local recovery service – please make sure the area is suitable for delivery and there are no obstructions.
In the event a truck shows up for delivery and the area is blocked by vehicles, construction equipment, locked gates or has inadequate space for delivery, the cost for the full delivery and return is at the responsibility of the purchaser. Trucks waiting for an area to be made accessible may charge an hourly rate 30 – 60 mins after arrival.
For any further questions about property access, photo/video submissions and concerns, please contact sales@covecontainers.com
