A lot of removal companies will provide a Luton vehicle, resulting in numerous trips back and forth or multiple vehicles to carry out your removal. What a lot of people do not realise is that these companies are breaking the law. By cramming all of your household goods into one vehicle that is legally designed to only carry 1.5 tons, the vehicle will exceed its weight limitations. This could potentially damage your belongings.
You may have agreed to an unfair deal, such as paying at an hourly rate and having your removal company do several trips using one or more Luton vehicles. This will impact your removal cost, with the amount of time it will take to load and unload multiple vehicles. If you are moving house, it is always important to research the removal company you are thinking of using and what vehicle they can provide. This will give you an insight into whether the company tailor their removals to meet your needs.
What vehicle do you require?
It is vital that you are quoted correctly, with a good price and the ideal vehicle choice for your removal project. Here is a breakdown of the types of vehicles you should be quoted for depending on your relocation needs.
TRANSIT – A transit is best for single items.
DAF (7.5 TON) – DAF’s are perfect transport for 1 or 2 bedroom removals.
LUTON – A Luton van is perfect for single items to a few items.
SCANIA (18TON) – A Scania is ideal for a 3+ bedroom move or any removal.
Company professionalism and experience
The vehicle that is provided by your removal company will tell you a lot about the experience and professionalism you are likely to receive. As you can see, to drive a bigger removal vehicle you will need to have the correct qualifications and be experienced within the trade. Therefore, companies that provide these vehicles would have invested time and money into their employees to ensure they have the correct qualifications and experience to provide a professional service.
Luton and transit vehicle hire
- Standard driven license
- Not always an VAT registered company
- Doesn’t have to be registered with the Traffic Commissioner (operation license)
- Doesn’t require any form of driving qualification (apart from your standard UK driving license)
- No medical or eyesight examination required
MORE DETAILS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER – https://www.gov.uk/transport/vehicle-operator-licences
DAF (7.5 TON) & SCANIA (18 TON) VEHICLE
- HGV license
- Full operation license
- VAT registered company
- CPC renewed every 5 years
- Driver is required to pass a 3-part theory & 2-part practical exam
- Driver must pass a medical and eyesight examination from the doctor
VIEW THE CPC CERTIFICATE – https://www.gov.uk/transport/driver-cpc-training
Why choose our professional removal company?
At Mills Removals, we check all the boxes for a seamless and worry-free move. With a wealth of experience and a wide range of professional moving services, we are the ideal choice for your relocation needs. You can trust us to handle your move with care. To learn more about how we can ensure a smooth transition to your new location, get in touch with our experienced team today. We look forward to answering your questions about our home moving services.
All projects accepted
Mills Removals will be happy to quote you for your office removals or company relocation, regardless of size, distance or when or where within the British Isles.
Fully disclosed work
All of your removal requirements can be discussed with one of our removals consultants, all of whom have valuable practical experience, when they make the call to assess your household for quotation purposes.
Years of experience
Our removal drivers are also very experienced and operate all over the United Kingdom so you can trust them with your valuables.