How Can White-Glove Delivery Teams Deal with Awkward Entry Points?

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When it comes to protecting delivery items and providing clients with an authentic white-glove experience, awkward entry points can be a problem. These entry points can hinder a smooth delivery and make even experienced delivery professionals look less prepared. Thankfully, there are ways to address these awkward entry points, including using material handling tools like a powered stair climbing dolly. Here’s what you need to know.

Worker transporting medical oxygen cylinder on a hand truck at a residential doorstep.

Moving Up or Down Stairs

Even the most experienced delivery professionals dread stairs. Whether it’s a white-glove delivery to a third-floor apartment or down to a basement business, stairs can pose a real challenge. 

A powered stair climbing dolly can change that, helping your delivery driver move loads up and down stairs with more control. All they need to do is load the item, activate the stair-climbing action, and stay in an ergonomic position. 

Motorized stair‑climbing dolly carrying a large black tank up a steel staircase.

Turning Into Tight Corners

Tight corners can make it difficult to deliver large items. It can also present problems when multiple delivery professionals are trying to get a job done, such as moving different pieces of an appliance. You can shop hand truck carts that are lightweight, easy to move, and handle tight corners effortlessly while keeping the delivery item safe.

Working as a team helps you avoid accidentally bumping into other delivery workers. It might also be a good idea to borrow from the hospitality industry and call out “corner” as you approach to warn anyone coming your way. 

Moving Over Uneven Thresholds

Uneven thresholds can pose a tripping hazard, especially to delivery professionals carrying a box and with limited vision. For a pair of professionals performing a team lift on an appliance or piece of furniture, it’s even worse. A heavy duty aluminum hand truck not only eliminates the need for a team lift, but also helps your crew navigate uneven thresholds safely. 

Hand truck moving boxed A.O. Smith water heater down a ramp in a garage.

Find one with side wings and a self-retracting ratchet strap to help keep items like couches or large appliances secured on the hand truck, even when going over uneven thresholds. Ramps can also help, especially with stairs coming up to a door.

About Magline

There’s a reason so many businesses rely on Magliner material handling tools. Magliner hand trucks set the industry standard for supporting a wide range of material handling needs. As you browse the lineup of Magliner tools, you’ll find an extensive range of options, including versatile 2 wheel dollies, convertible hand trucks, powered stair climbing tools, and more. If you’re ready to upgrade your team’s day-to-day workflow, it’s time to upgrade to Magliner hand trucks. 

Find the material handling tools you need to handle awkward deliveries at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here.

Location: United States

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