Scania2020:
I am looking to do subcontracted container work for two subcontractors. If I have completed one shift for one subcontractor and in the next shift the shift is from another subcontractor. Do I need to get two VBS? One VBS to drop an empty container and another VBS to pick up a container from another subcontractor.
I presume you’re working from Felixstowe?
Some hauliers are awkward gits, some are realistic. Take some advice, open your own account with POF and you’ll be able to do your own VBS’. It’ll Give you a get out of jail card.
It’s fairly straightforward and after a few goes it’ll become self explanatory. One of the main issues tends to be boxes not being booked on or imports released. It’s the first step to finding your own box work too. Dedicated subbing off other hauliers makes you no better than a skivvy in their eyes.
The RHIDES Card is unique to each driver, only one will be in commission at once.
Go to the port website and read through it. Not riveting but important to a container haulier.