Choosing the Right Lumper Service

John Parsons

Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun 1. lumper - a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a portdock worker, dock-walloper, docker, dockhand, dockworker, loader, longshoreman, stevedorelaborer, labourer, manual laborer, jack - someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

Many prefer the term 'Dock Assistant'

Professionals employed to safely and efficiently handle and offload your or your

client's valuable freight

There are many lumper services to choose from

some good

some not so good

how to choose the good ones ?

ask lots of questions

How much will it cost?

Do they bill by container?

Or do they charge by the hour?

Which is best for you?

what training do their lumpers receive?

a reputable service will tell you they provide ongoing training on......

Well trained lumpers will save you money

job skillshealth and safety

paperwork : BOLs etchandling OSR & D

important legislation: Bill 168

do they have a national reach to provide the same service to you everywhere?

who else relies on their services?

do they have experience and can they provide testimonials?

do they provide back-up and

confirmation of hours worked?

do they have the required provincial safety board insurance coverage? If not you can be held liable for accidents

Most importantly - is the service you are considering a company you want as a

trusted partner?

....as an extension of your business will they not only take care of your assets but your name and subscribe

to the values you consider important?

for more information on selecting the right lumper service for handling your

freight .....

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