Make the drop the easy part.
Jersey Box specializes in shipping container hauling and rigging. We have the right trucks and equipment to get your container project delivered and set up properly.
Why delivery planning matters
The truck matters as much as the container.
Jersey Box coordinates container delivery, transport and repositioning with equipment suited to real sites, including city streets, indoor spaces, off-road locations and tight access points.
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Rollback delivery
Standard on all 20' boxes for a simpler drop-off.
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Compact-size trucks
Built for locations where tractor-trailer access is limited.
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Local coordination
Delivery timing and equipment are confirmed around your site.
Before delivery
Is your site ready for the truck?
Check these four items before you order. If you are unsure about your location, send us photos and we will help review the delivery route.
Start here
Measure the full route.
The truck needs room to enter, unload and leave. Measure from the street to the exact spot where the container will sit.
Do not measure only the pad. Include turns, gates, trees, wires and anything that could limit the truck.
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There is room for the truck
Keep the route open and leave enough space for the container, unloading and a straight exit.
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The approach is clear
Move cars, bins, equipment and other obstacles. Tell neighbors if the truck will need shared access.
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The ground is firm and level
Concrete and asphalt are easiest. Soft or wet ground may not support the container safely.
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You have permission to place it
Confirm approval from the property owner, landlord, neighbors or township before delivery.
Site prep
A good drop starts with a prepared pad.
Aside from wide-open concrete and asphalt parking lots, the designated area should be dry, level and easy to access. Containers need to stay level after placement or the doors may become difficult to operate.
Grass can work when conditions are right.
Share a photo first and make sure the ground is dry, packed and firm. Landscape timbers or planks can help prevent sinking.
Plan the door direction.
Leave enough room to fully open the doors and access the container once it is placed.
Send photos when unsure.
Email pictures or video of the route and placement area to info@jerseyboxx.com.
Our drivers will assess the delivery location. If it is found unsafe, If your location is not as described, placement is refused or disputed by the landowner, landlord lord, neighbor, municipality, or you failed to follow our delivery guidelines, you will incur a one way delivery charge. If the driver gets stuck or pinned in any way while attempting delivery after you instructed him to continue, despite soft ground conditions, you will incur a one way delivery charge and be responsible for the recovery. If you can provide a local secondary delivery site, we will do our best to deliver to that location. However, if that is not possible or if you decline the delivery at that time, you will incur the one-way delivery charge, due on the spot.
Acceptable: Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt, concrete
Not acceptable: Loose dirt, wet gravel & dirt, mud, sand, soft grass, snow & ice, steep inclines or declines, sloping surfaces, drains & ditches, trenches
Shipping containers need to be kept level; otherwise, you may encounter issues with the doors, such as stiffness or becoming unworkable. These containers are specifically designed to tolerate a certain level of flexing while at sea on a shipping vessel. However, when you place a shipping container on uneven ground, it may flex to one side, causing difficulties in properly closing the doors. Despite their size and strength, containers are sensitive to shifting when placed on uneven ground then loaded down heavy.
Delivery on grass or sand is generally not the most stable option, and our transport partners may consider them unsuitable surfaces. Specifically, delivery on sand is not possible, while we prefer to avoid delivering directly onto grass. However, if you still prefer to have the container placed on grass, please share a photo of the location and ensure that the surface is dry, packed and firm.
For the delivery process, a hard flat surface is necessary on the road, entrance, and the designated spot for the container. This is because both the delivery trucks and the container itself are heavy, requiring a firm surface to safely maneuver and position them. In the case of placing the container on grass, it is advisable to use landscape timbers or wooden planks to prevent the container from sinking. Additionally, the ground should be dry, packed and firm to avoid any issues with the truck sinking into soft ground during unloading.
While grass is generally easy to repair once you’re finished with the container, it is important to note that if the area is wet, access may be restricted once the delivery is complete. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the condition of the ground and ensure it meets the necessary requirements for a successful and smooth delivery process.
- Determine which way the doors of the container will face once it is delivered. This will help you plan the placement of the container at your location prior to your container arrival.
- Ensure that you have enough space to fully open the container doors when placed. Take into account the width and height of the doors. It is recommended to walk the area and understand the footprint of a 20-40ft container on your property.
Yes, absolutely! If you have any doubts about the suitability of your location for delivery, please feel free to email us (info@wordpress-ii50toc4j7x5rj4rxpmmzx46.visyum.com.br) pictures and videos of your location. We can then assess the site and confirm if delivery is possible.
While our transport partner can assist during the placement of the container, it is your responsibility to have a leveled ground prepared beforehand. Please make the necessary arrangements to have the ground leveled prior to delivery.
No, we are unable to drop the containers on raised foundation pillars. However, we can place the containers on railroad ties.
Unfortunately not. We use tilt beds to delivery your container. Therefore, we are unable to place the container over a fence or any other object.
