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Social Distancing Tips for Drivers

United World Transporation

COVID-19 has taken over all our lives, and during this pandemic, refrigerated truck drivers are providing the essential service of delivery food to grocery stores. When to Exercise Heightened Safety Measures. It’s been a busy time, and we have all drivers on our mind during this time. Crowded rest stops and stores.

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XPO Finds "The Missing Link" in Big Box Home Delivery - Game Over?

10xLogistics

If you remember, a few months ago XPO purchased 3PD which catapulted the company into the a leading position in big box (Think appliances, home exercise equipment, massive TVs etc.) The refrigerator is delivered to your curb (many will only do curbside deliveries). Your refrigerator is installed, icemaker tested, etc.

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Leverage freight data for confident demand planning

FreightWaves SONAR

Will a delayed produce harvest in Florida and Southern California tighten refrigerated trucking capacity in midsummer? To schedule a conversation with a SONAR expert about how to use high-frequency supply chain data in your demand planning exercises, click here.

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What is Supply Chain Resilience?

GlobalTranz

New technology replaces paper tracking for food traceability , particularly for refrigerated foods like meat and processed agricultural products. More consumers purchased bigger, bulkier items – furniture, exercise equipment, etc. These systems can help ensure quality and support recalls or other actions when necessary. Overall, U.S.

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Transporting Perishable Goods? Some Important Factors to Consider.

Blue Grace Logistics

Perishable goods need a specialized mode of transportation, refrigerated trailers, or reefers. Refrigerated trucking helps connect farmers, bakers, meat production plants, pharma companies with markets and ensures end customers even at remote locations get fresh and quality products. What is the transit time being offered?

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A Good Diet for Truck Drivers

Trinity Logistics

Thanks to today’s technology and appliances, you have options to store any temperature-controlled products or pre-made meals in portable coolers or refrigerators. Plus, if you have a refrigerator in your truck, it’s easy to put together within minutes! Just keep the clean-up in mind. HEALTHY LUNCH. Sandwich The options are endless!

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3PL Warehousing Trends for 2022

Camelot 3PL Software

The adage Speed, Quality, Cost – Pick two is an everyday exercise. The frozen food area is 3x the size of fresh produce, which also needs refrigeration, by the way! With this increased demand and short supply, rates will continue to increase. Information Overload. Where are the highest cost centers in the warehouse? ABC News).