Getting Started – Step 4: Delivery Methods

Use Delivery Methods to define how you handle deliveries and pickups, including fees, staffing, and booking rules. Common methods include Fully Staffed, Drop‑Off, and Customer Pickup.

Prerequisites

Admin access to Settings
Go to Settings → Delivery Methods
If charging by distance, set up Distance Charges first (see related article below)
Know your staffing policy and rates (see Staff Costs link below)

Set Up a Delivery Method

Open Settings → Delivery Methods.
Click Add to create a method, or select an existing one to edit.
Enter a clear Name (e.g., Fully Staffed, Drop‑Off, Customer Pickup).
Choose options:
- Allow auto‑booking (Yes/No)
- Charge Staffing? and Tax on Staffing?
- Charge Distance Charges?
- Delivery fee (if applicable)
- Is default for checkout (preselects this method for customers)
Configure Restrictions (optional):
- Set default start/end times and allow/deny customer edits
- Exclude from selected quote forms
- Restrict specific items (exclude from quote or auto‑booking)
Save.

Delivery Methods options overview:

Example: Drop‑Off method

Method Restrictions

Use restrictions to control availability and behavior per method:

Default delivery/return times and whether customers can change them
Exclude method from selected quote forms
Restrict items (block quoting or auto‑booking) for safety or policy

Customer Pickup (Recommended Settings)

Charge Staffing? = No
Charge Distance Charges? = No
Optionally restrict items that cannot be picked up (due to local laws or liability)

Feature Options & Parameters

Is default for checkout: Preselects the method during online checkout
Allow auto‑booking: Permit or prevent customer self‑booking
Charge Staffing? and Tax on Staffing?: Include and tax staff costs for staffed events
Charge Distance Charges?: Apply mileage/rules from Distance Charges
Delivery fee: Add a specific fee for this method (optional)
Default start/end times: Enforce delivery/return windows; lock or allow customer edits
Exclude from forms: Hide a method from selected quote/checkout forms
Item restrictions: Block specific rentals from quote or auto‑booking under this method
Per‑delivery‑type pricing: Set different prices per rental based on delivery type

Use Cases

Fully Staffed: Charge staffing and distance; allow auto‑booking for standard events.
Customer Pickup: No staffing or distance charges; restrict heavy or high‑risk items.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Method not showing at checkout:
- Check “Exclude from forms” and ensure the active form is not excluded
- Verify the method’s restrictions don’t block the customer’s items/time
Customer sees staffing or mileage on Pickup:
- Open the Pickup method and set Charge Staffing? = No and Charge Distance Charges? = No
Items can’t be quoted or auto‑booked:
- Review Item Restrictions in the method; remove or adjust as needed
Distance charges aren’t applied:
- Ensure Charge Distance Charges? = Yes and Distance Charges are configured
Want a method auto‑selected for all new leads:
- Enable Is default for checkout on the desired method

Getting Started - Step 4: Delivery Methods