Confirm requirements for your delivery
USA Containers’ public pages give different clearance figures. Its order overview mentions 60–100 feet of straight clearance, while its receiving guide describes about 100–120 feet in front of the intended position. Do not choose the smaller figure as a guarantee. Send your measurements to the logistics team and obtain requirements for the actual delivery method.
Prepare a site information pack
- Photograph the entrance, approach route and intended placement area.
- Measure gate widths and note bends or changes in slope.
- Identify overhead obstacles for the delivery team.
- Record available straight access and any obstructions.
- Mark the desired container position and door orientation.
- Explain the ground conditions and any recent changes.
These are details to discuss with the driver or logistics team, not a certification that your site is suitable. Ask them what additional information they need before committing to an order.
Questions for logistics
| Question | Answer to record |
|---|---|
| What unloading method and vehicle will be used? | ________ |
| Which access and overhead clearances apply to my delivery? | ________ |
| What ground preparation do you require? | ________ |
| Can the doors face the planned direction? | ________ |
| What happens if placement cannot be completed? | ________ |
Agree on delivery-day responsibilities
Confirm who needs to be present, how arrival is communicated and how inspection works. Keep the written order available. Ask for the process to document a mismatch or visible damage before you accept the unit.
Do not attempt to move the container or direct unloading from these notes. Follow the delivery team’s instructions. For electrical obstacles, structural work or engineered foundations, use the appropriate qualified professional.
Recheck if conditions change
If your route or ground conditions change after the site assessment, tell logistics before the truck is dispatched. A previous assessment may no longer describe the site they will encounter.