New collection, Christmas displays, or a branch that has to open tomorrow. Your team can handle the shop floor; the extra van runs often not. In this article: how, as a planner, you can bring in extra transport without taking anyone off the floor — and without an extra employee who sits idle the rest of the year.
The problem is rarely “no people”
It’s “no van at that moment”. A driver with a van or furniture lift fills that gap. Your people stay with the customer, the shelves or the opening. The ride is a service, not an internal job that breaks the rosters.
How does it work with VanX?
You create the ride with pickup and delivery address, choose van or lift, set the time slot and the contact person. You see the price in advance. After booking, an available driver picks up the ride. You follow the status in the overview; no need to message “where are you now?” until it’s too late.
What does it cost?
Depending on distance or duration, just like private rides: transparent before you confirm. No framework contract to negotiate for three rides in November. Handling peaks can be ad hoc.
When do you bring in extra transport?
- Change of season: decorations and collection between warehouse and shop
- Opening or renovation: one intense day, then back to normal
- Urgent delivery to a branch that can’t open without that pallet
- Temporary location (pop-up) without its own fleet
Tips
- Book the time slot around your delivery windows, not “sometime in the afternoon”.
- One point of contact on the pavement. Drivers lose time if nobody opens the door.
- A photo or short description of the load saves guesswork.
- Same ride next week? Just book it again. No mandatory volume.
Benefits at a glance
- No extra FTE for three busy weeks
- Fixed price in advance
- Van or lift, whatever the job requires
- Your team stays where it adds value: in the shop
Conclusion
Handle peaks with on-demand transport, not with an extra contract. Book the ride via VanX, let the driver drive, and keep your people where they’re needed.
