A liftgate service is an add-on used in freight or large-item deliveries when the pickup or drop-off location doesn’t have a loading dock or forklift.
🚚 What it does
A liftgate is a hydraulic platform attached to the back of a delivery truck. It can be raised and lowered to move heavy items between the truck and the ground.
📦 When you need it
You typically need liftgate service if:
- The delivery is going to a home or small business
- There’s no loading dock
- You don’t have equipment (like a forklift) to unload heavy items
- The item is large or heavy (furniture, appliances, pallets, etc.)
🔧 How it works
- The driver arrives with your shipment.
- They place the item onto the liftgate.
- The lift lowers it safely to the ground.
- The item is moved to the curb or nearby area.
