Transporting construction equipment comes with certain risks. Huge pieces of equipment are frequently brought to construction sites by construction firms or removed from sites for upkeep and repairs. It is important to take the time to explain to your employees the numerous hazards associated with moving equipment and how those risks might have an impact on overall job productivity and the bottom line of the business. Even if you are considering outsourcing your machinery transportation requirements, your employees should still be aware of the potential threats to your company. Whether you are transporting your equipment yourself or hiring a transportation company, the following are a few things that you should be aware of.
Transporting Personal Property
If you have your own trucking business and you are moving your construction equipment yourself, then you should be prepared to assume all the risk. On the other hand, if you hire a company to handle your transportation needs, your equipment will be insured by the firm that is transporting it. In the unlikely event of an accident, you will typically be compensated by the company transporting your equipment.
Insurance
It is important to have insurance coverage especially if you want to get a replacement piece of equipment as soon as possible. If you are insured the construction equipment that has been damaged will be delivered back to the maintenance facility where it will be examined and repaired before it is brought back into the field. There are times when the damage from the transit accident goes unnoticed until the equipment is being used in the field. But being insured will make it possible for your machine to be examined and repaired quickly so you are not taking any risks or waiting for a long time.
Legal Action
In order to recoup any losses related to the repair costs of your equipment you can file a lawsuit against the shipping companies’ insurance provider. Even if you decide to take legal action it is going to take some time to see results. You should have a risk management company on your side so that you can get your equipment repaired and have it put back in the field while you take necessary legal action.