Whether you’re moving large shipments across Europe or need reliable domestic freight, truck transport remains one of the most efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions. At ParcelParcel, we simplify truck shipping with smart tools, expert service, and excellent rates—so you can focus on growing your business.
Chantal has been writing about logistics topics for almost two decades and has worked for major international carriers.
Truck transport refers to the shipping of goods using road freight vehicles, such as vans, semi-trailers or articulated trucks. It’s ideal for medium to large parcels, pallets, or bulky freight that needs to move flexibly across borders or regions.
ParcelParcel offers direct access to top carriers like DHL Freight, FedEx, UPS, and DSV, letting you compare services instantly.
At ParcelParcel, we go beyond standard freight booking:
✅ Compare truck transport services in seconds
✅ Competitive rates from top-tier logistics partners
✅ Transparent tracking & customer support
✅ Easy scheduling and pickup
✅ Reliable delivery across Europe and beyond
From single pallet delivery to frequent road freight, we make it easier and more affordable.
Truck transport is the right solution when:
You’re shipping heavy or oversized goods
You need regional or cross-border delivery within Europe
Air freight is too expensive or unnecessary
Your shipments require direct pickup and delivery
For example, many of our clients use our truck service for shipping from the Netherlands to Germany, France, or Italy—fast, insured, and budget-friendly.
ParcelParcel offers helpful tools like the Shipping Calculator to estimate your costs in advance. You can also use our Transport Guarantee for extra peace of mind.
Need guidance? Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
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Booking is simple: use our calculator to compare carriers, select your service, and schedule a pickup—all online in just a few steps.
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Truck shipping is ideal for heavy or bulky items. We support pallets, oversized packages, and items up to several hundred kilos. Need help with packaging? Use our shipping calculator to get an instant quote.
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Yes! Truck transport is perfect for EU cross-border deliveries. We handle documentation and customs clearance where required.
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Delivery time depends on distance, but most EU shipments arrive within 2–5 business days. You’ll receive a tracking number for real-time updates.
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Basic insurance is included. For valuable goods, we recommend adding our Transport Guarantee for full protection.
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You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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