Many trucking companies have refrigerated vehicles for clients to transport perishable items. These temperature-controlled vehicles have specialized refrigeration units that keep a consistent thermal environment inside. This way, trucking companies ensure food safety when it comes to transporting temperature-sensitive items. At Bay and Bay, we use these trucks to transport food and medicine.
Refrigerated trucks have insulated containers and advanced cooling systems that give truckers ample temperature control when transporting goods over long distances without compromising the quality of these items. That’s why you should work with a trucking company offering refrigerated solutions.
You should also choose the right trucking company after checking Bay and Bay’s five keys of refrigerated truck selection. Avoid temperature-control failure during protein transportation and legal penalties.
4 Tips to Choose a Refrigerated Trucking Company
Did you know that the refrigerated trucking industry claimed $13.8 million in 2022 in revenue? That’s because tons of frozen foods and other humidity-sensitive items get transported across state lines each month. These edibles require refrigerated units for transportation. Some food items that get spoiled easily without proper cooling, i.e., perishables, include
- Chemicals
- Bakes goods
- Cosmetic items
- Meat and dairy products
- Colognes, perfumes, and others
So, here are 4 ways you can find the right trucking company for your logistics needs:
1. Food Transportation Nuances
You should choose a trucking company that understands the nuances of food transportation and cold chain logistics. Trucking companies know that food-borne illnesses take place when the temperature is high/low enough for bacterial growth. That’s why the temperature between 40 and 140°F gets the nickname of Danger Zone. Since trucking companies understand these nuances, they overcome these nuances by using the temperatures of:
- -85°F and 32°F for shipping frozen goods
- 33°F and 39°F for moist items’ food safety
- 33°F for transporting plants and flowers
- 32°F and 36°F for transporting lettuce and greens
- 45°F and 50°F for cucumbers, tomatoes, citrus, watermelons, etc.
2. Proven Track Record
Look for any rewards and accomplishments claimed by a trucking company. These awards showcase the company’s industry excellence. At Bay and Bay, we have a proven track record of success with hundreds of satisfied clients and testimonials from previous clients.
3. Adaptability
Experienced trucking companies can easily adapt to different conditions. They work in perilous weather conditions or when your shipping needs exceed previous estimates.
4. Tailored Service Solutions
Reliable trucking companies will offer you tailored logistics services. You can choose between these options:
- Full truckload
- Drop trailer
- Power only
Conclusion
In short, Bay and Bay will transport your goods with optimal temperature control to ensure food safety via refrigerated vehicles. We have a track record of success, the ability to adapt to different conditions and increased shipping needs, tailored services as per your needs, and dedicated truck drivers who never fall asleep on the road. You can trust us to meet your retail logistics needs.