Heated Trucks - The Best Shipping Solution

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Heated Trucks The Best Shipping Solution for
Products that Require Delicate Temperature
Control
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Introduction

• Maintaining the quality of commodities that
  require delicate temperature during shipping is
  critical in business. Such commodities include
  perishable foods, heat sensitive and cold
  sensitive commodities, and certain
  pharmaceuticals. Whether they are being shipped
  over long or short distances, these commodities
  require special care to ensure that they do not
  deteriorate in quality. Such special attention
  becomes even more necessary during times of
  extreme temperatures such as during the winter
  and summer months.
• In particular, the cold season can be hard on
  certain products during transit. It is not
  uncommon to find temperatures dropping below
  freezing point in certain areas during the
  coldest months of the year. As a result, some
  commodities may freeze and lose their quality
  when exposed to such extremely low temperatures.
  Thats why there is a need to use heated shipping
  trucks to preserve the commodities quality.

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• Some of the items that tend to be most affected
  by low temperatures include
• Paints and primers
• Printer ink and toners
• Industrial chemicals
• Cosmetics products, especially those in liquid
  and gel form
• Consumable drinks such as juice
• Agricultural produce
• Pharmaceuticals
• Some electronics, e.g., phone batteries
• If you are shipping any of these or other
  products that tend to lose quality or freeze when
  exposed to low temperatures, you will benefit
  from using heater shipping trucks.

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Table of Contents

• What are Heated Trucks?
• How do Heated Trucks Work?
• Why Should You Opt for Heated Trucks?
• Why Heated Trucks are the New Big Thing in Cross
  Border Shipping?
• How to Protect Commodities during Shipping?
• Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs.
• Final Thoughts.

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What are Heated Trucks?

• Heated trucks are special trucks that are used to
  ship commodities which tend to deteriorate in
  quality when exposed to low temperatures. These
  commodities are mostly in liquid form, but some
  other items which may be affected by extremely
  low temperatures are also considered. The heated
  trucks have temperature controls that are set to
  warmer degrees than the atmosphere. The
  temperature set is determined by the type of
  goods being shipped and the temperature levels
  that are necessary to keep them in excellent
  condition throughout shipping.
• The form of shipping which involves the use of
  heated trucks is referred to as heated
  transportation or shipping. Heated transportation
  is a little expensive when compared to regular
  shipping. Thats because the trucks have special
  features to ensure that the commodities arent
  affected by the environmental temperatures. While
  the cost is high, it is worth it as it ensures
  that goods dont lose their quality during
  transit, and this saves businesses from incurring
  avoidable losses.

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How do Heated Trucks Work?

• Heated trucks protect commodities by maintaining
  an even temperature throughout the shipping
  process. The trucks are equipped with temperature
  controls which help increase the temperature
  inside the truck. The trucks come with layers of
  insulation which are useful in making sure that
  temperatures remain constant at all times.
• The insulation on the walls of the trucks reduces
  the space available for shipping commodities, and
  this is means that less shipment is transported
  at a time. Additionally, items have to be
  packaged properly to prevent heat transfer among
  the packages. These are some of the reasons why
  heated transportation is more expensive than
  regular shipping solutions.

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Why Should You Opt for Heated Trucks?

• Why should your business consider using heated
  trucks for shipping?
• Heated shipping is an excellent way of
  maintaining the quality of commodities that are
  sensitive to temperature changes, particularly
  those that are affected by extremely low
  temperatures. In addition, heated trucks are
  excellent solutions due to the following
• Goods are carefully packaged and insulated to
  prevent heat transfer.
• Heated trucks are given priority during shipping
  as the goods are temperature sensitive. This
  means that you dont have to worry about
  transportation delays as the shipping company
  will be keen to maintain the integrity of the
  products while in their custody.

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• Businesses can reduce losses by utilizing heated
  trucks for specialty goods that require
  temperature control. If products go bad, your
  business can make huge losses, and these would
  not compare to the little extra money that you
  pay for specialized shipping.
• Heated transportation makes it possible for you
  to ship commodities during the coldest months of
  the year without worrying about the quality of
  the items.
• Imagine shipping construction paints and primers
  only for them to freeze during transportation.
  You may not be able to restore them to the right
  state without compromised quality. If your
  business deals with commodities that require
  delicate temperature control, you should consider
  hiring a shipping company that offers heated
  transportation services.

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Why Heated Trucks are the New Big Thing in Cross
Border Shipping

• Shipping perishable and temperature-sensitive
  goods across countries has been a challenge for
  decades. Business people have to make sure that
  the commodities remain in excellent condition
  throughout the journey. Theyd use items such as
  blankets and quilts to protect commodities from
  extreme temperatures. In most cases, shipping
  certain items during the winter was impossible as
  their state and quality would be compromised.
  However, heated trucks have come to save the day.
• With these trucks, companies can ship even
  perishable and temperature-sensitive items
  without worrying about compromising their
  quality. As a result, heated trucks have quickly
  gained popularity in cross border shipping.
  Companies that offer cross border shipping
  services are not equipping their trucks with heat
  controls to cater to the needs of clients with
  specialty goods. While finding these trucks was
  hard in the past, they are readily available
  today, and this has made heated transportation
  even more affordable for businesses.

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How to Protect Commodities during Shipping

• As a business owner, you have a duty to ensure
  that your specialty goods are protected during
  shipping. Your shipping company may not be liable
  for any losses incurred as a result of spoilage
  during transportation, especially if the damage
  is caused by temperature issues. Thats why you
  need to take the following measures to ensure
  that your commodities are safe and shipped under
  temperature-controlled conditions.

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• 1. Choose the Right Shipping Company
• The first step is to choose a reliable shipping
  company that offers heated transportation
  services. It would be beneficial to go with a
  freight partner who has a track record of
  successfully shipping goods under controlled
  temperatures. If possible, get testimonials from
  previous business people who have used the
  company to ship goods that require delicate
  temperature control. Also, ask about the
  following issues
• Security protocols in place to protect goods
  during transit
• Performance metrics such as claim rates, customer
  service practices, and on-time delivery
• Testing practices in place to ensure that
  shipping equipment work efficiently to protect
  commodities in transit.

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• Besides ensuring that your shipping company has
  the right trucks for the task, make sure that
  they are fast and reliable. This is particularly
  important for cross border shipping. The goods
  will be on the road for a long time, and the last
  thing you need is a slow and unreliable company.
  Get one thats fast so that the goods can be
  delivered within the shortest time possible.
• 2. Learn the Rules
• Different products have varying temperature
  requirements as stipulated by the prevailing
  standards. Therefore, before shipping items,
  learn the rules. What are the minimum and maximum
  temperatures that the commodities can endure
  without quality issues? Once you learn this, talk
  to your shipping company so that you can discuss
  how these temperature requirements will be met
  and sustained while the goods are in transit.

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• 3. Choose your packaging insulation properly
• The packaging insulation material is essential
  when shipping temperature-sensitive goods. The
  wrong packaging can promote heat transfer among
  the goods and affect their quality. Such problems
  are present even when using heated trucks.
  Therefore, get the right packaging and insulate
  it. Cardboard and Styrofoam boxes are excellent
  options for temperature-controlled shipping. Some
  of the best insulation options include expanded
  polystyrene (EPS) foam and rigid polyurethane
  foam. You can also use reflective materials as
  these also prevent heat transfer. Ensure that
  your goods are properly packaged and sealed
  before loading.
• 4. Ask for Temperature Monitoring
• When goods are being shipped over long distances,
  the unexpected may happen and your products may
  fall below the advised temperatures. You can
  avoid this by asking your company to provide
  temperature monitoring solutions. Some high-tech
  devices can be placed inside the shipment to
  monitor temperature around the clock. If adverse
  temperature changes occur during transportation,
  the shipping crew can intervene to protect the
  goods from losing their quality.

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• 5. Prepare for Offloading
• The shipping company will be responsible for the
  commodities during transit. However, once the
  goods are delivered to your warehouse or dock,
  the responsibility passes over to you. Therefore,
  you have to take measures to ensure that the
  goods remain in controlled temperatures after
  offloading. Below are some steps you can follow
  to make this happen.
• Prepare a temperature Regulated area in your
  warehouse or at the dock to store the
  commodities. Remember, the heated trucks are only
  designed to maintain temperatures at a certain
  level. They cannot heat the goods to prevent them
  from freezing after offloading.
• Check the temperatures before offloading to make
  sure that they are right. Do not accept goods if
  they are not within the agreed temperature
  ranges. If you accept, the shipping company may
  deny liability.

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• Note that you can ask your shipping company to
  deliver your commodities at your business
  premises. The cost may be a little higher, but
  you will save yourself from incurring additional
  cost of transportation from the dock to your
  premises or warehouse. Whats more, you may not
  have access to heated trucks for transportation.
  However, ensure that you have the right storage
  solutions to protect the goods once they reach
  your premises. Also, offload the commodities
  quickly to protect them from prolonged exposure
  to unfavourable temperatures.
• 6. Have a Contingency Plan
• Finally, unexpected risks occur, and they can
  compromise your shipment. Have a contingency plan
  to prepare for the unexpected. Since the goods
  are usually in the shipping companys care during
  transit, you may want to ask the company about
  the plans they have in place to handle unexpected
  problems. These include accidents, bad weather,
  equipment failure, delays, and many others. Ask
  the company about the measures that they have in
  place to recover freight during such unforeseen
  circumstances.

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Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs

• As aforementioned, using heated trucks for
  shipping is more expensive than conventional
  shipping solutions. So is there a way to save
  money on the freight? The answer is yes, and here
  are some simple tips that you can follow to make
  this happen
• Ship full container load The costs of shipping
  are high, and if you have a few items, you may
  not be able to justify the cost. Therefore,
  strive to ship in FCL. If your goods cant fill a
  container, look within your networks to see
  whether there is anyone shipping specialty goods
  and share the freight costs with them.
• Choose your shipping company properly The right
  shipping company will charge reasonable freight
  costs and protect your commodities during
  transit. You will save much more in the long run
  by eliminating the risk of spoilage and damage
  during transit.

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• Package properly Using packages that are
  correctly sized will ensure that you fit as many
  goods as possible in one truck, and this will
  save you from using up too extra space. Remember,
  heated trucks are insulated, and this reduces the
  space available for the goods. You should make
  maximum use of this space.

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Final Thoughts

• Heated trucks are the new thing in the cross
  border shipping industry. These trucks are saving
  business people the resources and energy spent
  figuring out how to ship goods that require
  delicate temperature control across countries.
  With heated trucks, even temperatures are
  maintained inside the truck and the packages
  throughout the transport period. The commodities
  are delivered in excellent condition, and their
  shelf life is not affected by temperature
  variations.
• Road LINX is a top trucking and international
  shipping company thats known to offer safe,
  cost-effective and reliable transportation across
  the US and Canada along with other intermodal
  services. Because they hire the best drivers,
  brokers, and technicians, they are always
  confident that will deliver even the most
  difficult shipment. If you are looking for a
  shipping company that offers heated trucks,
  contact Road LINX today and enjoy the convenience
  of having your goods shipped without worrying
  about quality issues.

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