Last Mile
Liftgate Delivery in Richmond, VA
Liftgate box trucks for deliveries to businesses and homes without a loading dock, across Richmond and Virginia.
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Most commercial freight moves in 53-foot trailers that need a loading dock to unload. But many receivers do not have one: small businesses, restaurants, schools, churches, job sites, retail storefronts and nearly every residence. Liftgate delivery solves that problem with a box truck that has a hydraulic platform on the back, lowering pallets and heavy items safely to the ground.
Virginia Crossdock 247 runs liftgate box trucks out of our Richmond dock every day. Your linehaul carrier delivers to us, and we make the final stop with the right equipment. That avoids the failed delivery attempts, redelivery fees and refused freight that happen when a trailer shows up at an address with no dock.
We pair liftgate service with pallet jacks to move freight from the truck to the door, and can add inside delivery when the freight needs to go further.
Who it's for
Who uses our liftgate delivery
Shippers sending to small businesses
Restaurants, retail stores, salons, clinics and offices that never had a dock.
Brokers covering residential freight
Palletized freight going to homes where a 53-foot trailer cannot even park.
Contractors & job sites
Materials and equipment delivered to sites without forklifts.
Schools, churches & nonprofits
Furniture, supplies and equipment delivered to buildings with only a front door.
How it works
Four steps, start to finish
- Step 1
Book liftgate service
Share pallet count, weight, dimensions and the delivery address. We confirm the right truck and the rate.
- Step 2
Freight comes to our dock
Your carrier drops at our Richmond cross-dock, or we pick up locally.
- Step 3
Appointment confirmed
We call the receiver, confirm the window and check for steps, slopes and parking.
- Step 4
Lowered, placed and documented
The driver lowers the freight, moves it to the door or inside, and sends photo POD.
Pricing
What affects the price
Liftgate rates are quoted per stop or per route. If the freight also needs cross-docking, transfer pricing starts from $20 per pallet with a $200 weekday minimum.
- Pallet count & weight
- More pallets or heavier items mean more time on the gate.
- Distance
- Local Richmond liftgate stops cost less than out-of-market runs.
- Inside delivery
- Moving freight past the door adds time and labor.
- Site access
- Gravel, slopes, steps or long carries may need extra people.
- Timing
- Same-day, appointment windows, after-hours and weekend deliveries add cost.
Avoid liftgate and redelivery surprises
National LTL carriers often add a liftgate fee after the fact, or attempt delivery with a dock-only trailer, fail, and charge redelivery. When you route liftgate freight through our Richmond dock, the final-mile truck is chosen for the stop before the freight leaves, so the first attempt is the successful one.
Benefits
Why choose us for liftgate delivery
- No more failed deliveries
- The right truck the first time avoids redelivery and return fees.
- Safe for heavy freight
- Pallets up to the liftgate rating are lowered to the ground under control.
- Cross-dock and deliver
- Freight arrives on a trailer, transfers at our dock and goes out on a liftgate truck.
Coverage
Liftgate Delivery service areas
- Richmond, VA
- Henrico, VA
- Chesterfield, VA
- Midlothian, VA
- Glen Allen, VA
- Short Pump, VA
- Mechanicsville, VA
- Ashland, VA
- Chester, VA
- Petersburg, VA
- Colonial Heights, VA
- Hopewell, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Charlottesville, VA
- Williamsburg, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Fairfax, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Manassas, VA
- Washington, DC
- Baltimore, MD
FAQ
Liftgate Delivery questions
When do I need a liftgate delivery?
Any time the receiver does not have a loading dock or forklift. That includes homes, storefronts, restaurants, schools, churches, offices and most job sites.
What can a liftgate truck handle?
Standard pallets and heavy items within the liftgate’s rated capacity. Tell us the weight and dimensions when you book so we send the right truck.
Will the driver bring the freight inside?
Standard liftgate service lowers the freight to the ground and moves it to the nearest accessible point. Inside or room-of-choice delivery can be added.
Can you cross-dock a trailer and deliver by liftgate?
Yes. Have the linehaul carrier deliver to our Richmond dock. We transfer the freight and deliver by liftgate box truck, usually the next business day.
Do you offer liftgate delivery outside Richmond?
Yes. We run liftgate trucks to cities across Virginia, Washington DC and Baltimore on scheduled routes and as dedicated runs.
Can you schedule a delivery appointment?
Yes. We call the receiver to set an appointment or delivery window and confirm access before the truck leaves.
Related
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Last-Mile Delivery
Final-mile delivery from our Richmond dock to stores, job sites, hospitals, offices and homes across Virginia, DC and Maryland.
- Box trucks with liftgates
- Threshold, inside and room-of-choice
- Appointment & time-window delivery
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Retail Store Delivery
Store replenishment, fixtures, displays and grand-opening freight delivered on schedule to retail locations across Virginia.
- Scheduled store deliveries
- Before-open and after-hours windows
- Mall and shopping-center delivery
Warehouse
Cross-Docking
Inbound-to-outbound freight transfers in hours, not days — 24/7 at our Richmond dock.
- Trailer-to-trailer transfers
- Break bulk & deconsolidation
- Load consolidation
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