Wolfdragon's Refer Experience

I started out with reefers back in '96 and even back then the equipment was very good (Marten was one company I was with). The only thing I didn't like was alot of the loading and unloading times are very early in the morning but there is an advantage: You can haul dry loads as well!

 

Pulp, pulp, pulp! Note your pulp temps and unit count on your BOL's. If the shipper won't let you on the dock during shipping be sure to write Shipper Load & Count on your bills and get it signed. Always be mindful of your reefer fuel. Pre-cool your wagon when necessary. As you get loaded and are doing your pulp temps on fresh product feel every 3rd or 4th pallet- also visually inspect. Check out some other threads here for special protocol when you haul fresh product like strawberries and tomatoes which are very sensitive. Welcome to the forum.

 

Check out this really good post by Condo Cruiser: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...orum/181906-perishable-haul-temperatures.html

 

Try not to learn things the hard way.... like me. lol Hauled a load of pineapples a month or so ago. Did the pulp like I was supposed to and did note it, but just pulped thru the slits in the box. LOOK AT THE DANG PRODUCT ALSO!!!! My whole load was rejected due to mold. Might have caught that if I had actually looked at it.