At Chery Industrial Canada, we are committed to offering high-quality industrial storage solutions at competitive prices.

One of our most popular heavy-duty products — the Steelman 10’ Cabinet System — delivers outstanding storage capacity and durability.

However, due to its size and structure, transportation requires special attention.

We believe in transparency, so here’s a clear explanation.

🚛 1. A 10-Foot Cabinet Is Difficult to Maneuver Inside Box Trucks

Most freight companies use enclosed box trucks or standard dry vans.

A 10-foot-long steel cabinet:

• Is too long to easily rotate inside enclosed trailers

• Requires careful positioning to avoid tight angles

• Limits loading flexibility with other freight

Because of its length, it cannot simply be turned or repositioned like smaller cabinets.

This creates additional handling challenges during transportation.

📦 2. Third-Party Freight Involves Cross-Docking Transfers

When shipped via LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight carriers, the product typically:

• Gets loaded at origin

• Unloaded at a freight terminal

• Transferred to another truck

• Sometimes transferred again before final delivery

Each transfer means additional lifting and repositioning.

And more handling increases the risk of:

• Minor corner dents

• Surface scratches

• Edge impacts

Heavy steel cabinets are durable — but repeated loading and unloading naturally increases the chance of contact damage.

Our Solutions to Reduce Shipping Risk

We do everything possible to minimize risk before your order leaves our warehouse.

🚚 Solution 1: Flatbed Transportation

Flatbed trucks eliminate tight interior turning.

The cabinet is:

• Loaded once

• Secured properly

• Transported without confined repositioning

This significantly reduces the risk of handling damage compared to enclosed LTL freight.

🪵 Solution 2: Wooden Frame Reinforcement

For additional protection, we can:

• Install reinforced wooden framing

• Add protective wooden bases

• Secure corners to absorb impact

This helps protect the cabinet during terminal transfers.

🏢 Solution 3: Warehouse Pickup (Safest Option)

The most secure delivery method is customer pickup from our warehouse.

Benefits:

• No third-party transfers

• No terminal handling

• Direct loading

If you have unloading capability on-site, pickup greatly reduces transit risk.

What Happens If Damage Occurs?

Although we take preventive measures, transportation involves third-party carriers and is not always fully within our control.

If any issue happens:

✔ We respond quickly
✔ We communicate with the freight company
✔ We provide replacement parts when needed
✔ We work toward practical, fair solutions

We do not ignore problems — we solve them.

Our Commitment

The Steelman 10’ Cabinet is:

• Heavy-duty
• Industrial-grade
• Large-scale storage solution
• Competitively priced

Because of its size, transportation requires planning.

But at Chery Industrial Canada, we stand behind:

✔ Good pricing
✔ Honest communication
✔ Responsible shipping practices
✔ Strong after-sales support

We aim to deliver the best value — not just in price, but in service.

If you would like to discuss the safest shipping option for your location, our team is ready to help you plan ahead.