A Combined Effort: LTL and Final Mile Team Up to Deliver Sensitive Medical Equipment
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With two box trucks backed up to one another and lift gates lowered to the ground, the team successfully delivered the big and bulky system, which was 8 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long and weighed 2,200 pounds -requiring three team members to deliver.
To provide a streamlined and time-definite solution, the Final Mile team at Forward ‘operated as one’ by combining Forward LTL + Final Mile + White Glove solutions for a successful delivery. Cross-country transport was facilitated by Forward’s nationwide footprint and over 200 locations. This ensured the high-value medical device was delivered quickly with limited touchpoints to avoid unnecessary handling.
Through careful coordination and expert handling, our LTL and Final Mile teams completed the high-value medical equipment delivery intact and on-time. At Forward, we are committed to providing streamlined solutions for your complex medical equipment shipping needs.
Get a quote for your high-value medical equipment today.
*Update. As of 12/20/2023 Forward Final Mile is now part of Hub Group. Read the full press release here.
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