At Osborn & Son Trucking, we specialize in transporting temperature-controlled freight, including food and alcohol. For our truck drivers, ensuring commodities reach their destinations in on schedule and at-temperature is their focus. Let’s explore the ins and outs of this unique logistical dance and see how our skilled team manages these loads effectively.
The Basics of Transporting Alcohol and Food
Transporting perishable goods like alcohol and food involves both pre-trip planning and sticking to stringent regulations. These types of shipments require specific handling to preserve their quality and product integrity.
Alcohol Freight is Highly Regulated
Hauling alcohol specifically presents its own set of challenges, such as state-specific compliance and federal transportation guidelines. Proper documentation, hauler age verification, and in some cases, even specific routing paths are impacted by these kinds of alcohol freight related regulations.
Transporting Food Requires 24/7 Temperature Regulation
Food and spirits transportation requires maintaining strict temperature controls, especially for perishable items. This is where refrigerated trucking companies play an essential role, using advanced technology to ensure that food remains safe and fresh from point A to point B.
Keep it Cool
Alcohol and many types of food often have different temperature requirements. While some alcohol can be transported at ambient temperatures, most food service shipments require refrigeration.
Our Promise: We meet temperature requirements for our LTL loads and deliver at-temperature results..
Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Alcohol needs secure packing to avoid breakage. Long-haul transport is often a bumpy ride and mistakes in the loading of a LTL shipment can result in damaged cargo.
Our Promise: Meticulous load planning is critical to protecting product, and our planning team is unmatched in their commitment to our customers. Planning requires organizing items based on their fragility and temperature needs, ensuring no product compromise. Strategic placement in the trailer can mitigate the risk of damage and quality loss.
Our Team Goes the Extra Mile
Some regions have regulations that explicitly prohibit the co-transportation of food and alcohol. It’s crucial to understand these laws to avoid fines or legal repercussions.
Our Promise: Effective team communication and support from the home team are crucial. At Osborn, the same team coordinates the route from end to end to reduce handoff errors. We conduct thorough compliance checks checks including verification that all necessary permits and documentation are in order and adhere to all legal requirements regarding the transport of alcohol.
WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT DRIVERS
Our work requires precision and a commitment to getting it done right the first time. We’re always looking for experienced drivers to join our top-notch team.
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Learn more about driving for Osborn Trucking and the service we provide to the food and alcohol industries.