Stop Wasting Money on Freight: Bundle Your Sheet & Coil Orders the Right Way

Are you trying to save money on your sheet and coil orders?

In this Q&A Mondays episode, metal roofing expert Thad Barnette talks with Sheffield Metals’ VP of Sales, Brad Keirn, about how contractors and distributors can plan projects, group POs, and leverage dedicated trucking to save time and money, and receive a higher quality product.

What you’ll learn:

►Why bundling orders helps your supplier plan production and inventory

►How to group projects and POs even when widths and jobs vary

►LTL vs. dedicated flatbed/hot shot: damage risk, cost, and when each makes sense

►How and when to communicate big orders to avoid lead-time surprises

►The smart way to ship accessories with coil so you don’t pay freight twice

►Common mistakes with multi-location orders (and how to avoid them)

►Practical tips: plan ahead, submit POs together, keep your SMI rep in the loop

Key takeaways:

►Plan 3–4 weeks ahead for large projects (especially in standard stock colors)

►Use dedicated trucks when possible to minimize damage versus LTL

►Combine accessories (underlayment, sealants, boots, etc.) with coil to save on freight

►Double-check ship-to addresses and quantities for multi-site orders