BUFFALO TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
is a complete warehouse operation servicing customers in Western New York and Southern Ontario, fully supported by its TL and LTL trucking operation to and from these same areas. Buffalo Transport Warehouse & Distribution Services was born out of the success of its parent trucking operation, Buffalo Transport. Buffalo Transport was opened in 1996 by Brian Kimmins, servicing all of Western New York. It then expanded its market area into Southern Ontario the following year.
The growth of the company, and the many inquiries along the way from its large customer base for a warehouse service, prompted the birth of Buffalo Transport Warehouse and Distribution Services in the Autumn of 2001.
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Buffalo Transport specializes in SAME DAY service throughout Western New York, as well as NEXT DAY and SAME DAY service to and from Southern Ontario. Our company’s success has been built by providing the most reliable service in this area’s local cartage market. We are always aware of the fact that timely, damage free service is critical to the continued growth with your customers. When given the opportunity, Buffalo Transport handles this responsibility in the most professional and efficient manner possible.
DOMESTICALLY:
Market area extends from Northwest Pennsylvania to Syracuse. Buffalo Transport has evolved into the premier carrier for this region.
ONTARIO:
Service to and from Southern Ontario is one of Buffalo Transport’s specialties. Our market area extends to Toronto and all of its suburbs. Service to further points is also available based on capacity. We utilize the PARS system to facilitate the border process for all shipments moving Northbound, and have solid working relationships with all brokers. For all Southbound shipments, we utilize the PAPS system, where necessary.
EQUIPMENT:
Heavy duty straight trucks
(can accommodate up to 16,500 lbs)
48 foot tractor trailers
FEATURES:
NO DAMAGE. The freight is picked up and delivered on the same truck. ($100 in claims paid during the entire history of BTC, with over 50 million pounds or freight handled in 2001 alone.)
NO BREAKDOWNS. Equipment is purchased new and meticulously maintained.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Uniformed, courteous, helpful drivers.
ACCURATE BILLING
TIMELY INFORMATION
Buffalo Transport Warehouse & Distribution Services is managed in the same manner which has made our trucking operation a success: with the utmost professionalism, paying close attention to detail, and by always having the best logistical interests of our customers in mind.
Rates are typically charged on a per pallet basis, so that you pay only for the space that you actually utilize. And the marriage of our warehousing and trucking operations allow us the opportunity to be a truly seamless extension of your business. All shipments within the Buffalo Transport market area are delivered either SAME or NEXT day, and are always handled on Buffalo Transport equipment with Buffalo Transport employees – we do not broker loads out!
The busiest times for moving companies are typically during the summer months, May-September.
If you are planning a move during that time you should make arrangements early.
Friday and Saturdays are big moving days so if you have flexibility in your schedule it can
be easier to get a date during the week rather than a weekend.
On the day of the move you need to be present. There is paperwork to sign and you need to
show the movers exactly what is being moved. After the movers have loaded the truck you will
be ask to do a walk through. That is the time to point out anything that may have been missed
once the truck drives away they are done.
At the unload they will place boxes in rooms based on the rooms written on the boxes
(ie., bedroom, kitchen, garage). Furniture will be placed in the location you specify.
It is helpful if you already have a basic idea where you want furniture placed.
If the movers have to keep rearranging and switching furniture around it will take longer
and you are paying hourly.