But how safe is this method? And why sometimes, instead of randomly searching on the stock exchange, it is wiser to choose a carrier with proven experience, such as DOOR SPEED TRUCK?
What is the Transport Exchange?
Transport Exchange is an online platform (there are several variants in Romania and Europe) where:
- customers (shippers, production companies, distributors) post their transport requests;
- available carriers (with their own trucks or subcontractors) respond with offers.
Basically, it is a Marketplace for transport— just as there are auction sites or online marketplaces for other industries.
📌 Examples of popular scholarships:
- BursaTransport.ro (Romania, one of the largest local platforms);
- TimoCom (Germany, popular at European level);
- Trans.eu (European logistics platform).
How do you search for a company on the Transport Exchange?
For those who have never used, the process is quite simple:
- Post a request— fill in the route (e.g. Bucharest - Berlin), the type of cargo and the date.
- Choose the type of vehicle— 3.5 t truck, standard truck, trailer for agabaritic, refrigerated truck, etc.
- Receive offers— transport companies listed on the stock exchange contact you.
- Select a partner— depending on price, availability and reviews.
🎯 What you need to check before choosing:
- Company ratingon the stock exchange (if there is a feedback system).
- Type of fleet— firm with own trucks vs. firm that only subcontracts.
- The documents— transport license, insurance, ISO certificate.
Advantages of the transport exchange
We can not deny, the transport exchange has several clear advantages:
- Rapidity— find in a few hours a carrier for rarer routes.
- Flexibility— you can get offers for any type of cargo: from small packages to heavy machinery.
- Variety— hundreds or even thousands of carriers available in one place.
- bargain— you have the opportunity to get a better price by comparing offers.
For “spot” shipments (occasional, without long-term contracts), the stock exchange is a practical solution.
Risks of the transport exchange
However, the benefits come with certain risks, which customers often find out only after going through an unpleasant experience:
- Firms with no real experience
- Anyone can join the exchange, including very new companies, without their own fleets or experience in rough transport.
- Suspiciously low prices
- Some offers seem attractive, but they hide unprofessional services, delays or even lack of insurance.
- Multiple subcontracting
- Some “carriers” do not have their own trucks — they take the order and pass it on. The result: lack of control and risk of delay.
- Low safety
- Not everyone checks the merchandise or takes responsibility in case of damage. If the firm does not have proper insurance, the client remains uncovered.
How to calculate the price on the transport exchange in Romania?
Another reason why customers turn to the stock exchange is price/km.
📌 But beware: the tariff on the stock exchange is often indicativeand depends on:
- chosen route (domestic vs. international),
- type of truck,
- load (normal, refrigerated, agabaritic),
- toll, special permits, escort, ferry, etc.
For example, a transport with a 3.5 t van can start from 0.8 — 1.2 €/km, while a complex agabaritic transport can exceed 3 — 5 €/km, depending on permits and escort.
Freight price calculator — useful or not?
On many exchanges or transport sites there are so-called”price calculators“.
✅ They are useful to give you a general idea.
❌ But they do not include hidden costs such as:
- Authorisations for agabaritic,
- additional road tolls,
- escort, traffic police,
- special loading/unloading.
Therefore, for complex shipments, an online calculator does not replace a Personalized offer from an experienced firm.
3.5 t freight exchange — a special case
One of the most common searches is related to transportation with 3.5 t vans.
Why?
- It does not require complex licenses as in the case of large trucks.
- They are faster and can enter cities with tonnage restrictions.
- They are used for international deliveries of packages, furniture, small industrial products.
⚠️ However, many small firms operating on 3.5t do not have clear processes or safety guarantees. For customers this can mean delays or lack of traceability.
Why choose OVI SPEED TRUCK and not just the Transport Exchange?
This is where the difference between a platform and a firm with tradition comes in.
DOOR SPEED TRUCKoffers:
- More than 25 years of experience— not just an account on the stock exchange, but hundreds of projects delivered.
- Own fleet of special trucks— including for bulk transport.
- safety— licenses, insurance and compliance with all regulations.
- Transparency— Personalized offer with no hidden costs.
- Reputation— we work long term with clients in construction, energy, industry.
👉 The essential difference: on the stock exchange you choose based on a price. Choose from OVI SPEED TRUCK based on experience and trust.
Conclusion
The freight exchange is a quick and flexible solution for those looking for “spot” transport, but it does not always provide the necessary safety and quality.
If you need transportation serious, safe and punctual, the right partner is an experienced company and its own fleet.
➡️ OVI SPEED TRUCK — more than 25 years of experience in bulk and international transport.
📞 Contact us now for a personalized and secure quote.
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