Basic Telephone Queries may include, but are not limited to:
 

Q:        Is my order in trip?

A:        Yes Sir, I see it was loaded out this morning

A:        No Sir, I will check in with ops and call you back in …

 

Q:        Please give me an ETA.

A:        Sir, your delivery will be achieved by COB today

A:        (It should have been delivered yesterday) I’ll call the driver and get back to you in …

 

Q:        Could you send me a POD?

A:        Where can I send your POD to, Sir?

A:        I see the POD isn’t scanned yet. I will have it sent to you soonest.

 

Q:        Can I have the drivers number?

A:        Sir, I’m afraid we can’t give out the driver’s number, but I can connect you.

A:        The driver is lost and is requesting that you call him for directions on…

 

Q:        What is your lead time from CPT to JHB?

A:        It is 48hrs, Sir.

 

Q:        If I log a collection, when will it be collected?

A:        If it’s a collection from a local area and it’s logged before cut-off, your collection will be achieved today, Sir

A:        If your collection is booked after cut-off, your collection will be achieved tomorrow

A:        If we collect from an outlying area, we may only be able to collect tomorrow. Let me confirm for you. I’ll advise you                 shortly

 

Q:        Can I drop off my consignment at your warehouse?

A:        Yes sir, from Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5pm. The person to ask for is…



Q:        I need the waybill number for a collection you did?

A:        Your waybill number is .... and will be delivered ..... (after checking the dashboard for the corresponding waybill)