Bill of lading says +24, continuous run, or not?

If it was me and there was nothing specified. I’d run it continuous the first 24 - 36 hours to get it a little better stabilized. Then go to cycle for the remainder if you still had a good distance to go.

(I’m assuming the product may still be a bit “warm”)

 

24 is a bit on the cold side for fresh. I would run continuous. If your cycle brings the temp down too low, you might freeze meat on the outsides of the cases/pallets.

 

Continuous. Two days minimum. If you start getting thirsty on fuel and still a day or so to go, cycle it. But be prepared for a little frosty.

It's a touch cold for chicken. I guess it's ok. But you probably have a picky customer.

 

I just got a fresh load of chicken last week.
I was instructed to pre cool to 0 when checking in.
Than turn off while loading.
When headed out I was told tor run 0 for 10 hours continuous.
Then run at 28 continuous.

When I delivered product temp was checked internally and was 32 degrees. At the Chicago meat district. This was premium chicken breast stuff.

 

Yum.

Chicago. UGH. (Glad you got it there.)

 

Sounds like everything went perfect and glad for you. But really skeptical of that procedure. I would liked to have it written on bills and it might have been.

 

I’ve always had this question myself. It’s so annoying when bills don’t specify, and the people at the shipping office don’t always know. Here’s what I know:

1) If it’s produce, always run it on continuous.
2) If the load has a temp recorder, I’d run it on continuous.
3) If it’s a load that requires refrigeration to protect from freezing during winter (typically 55-65), cycle sentry is okay.

When using cycle sentry, it’s a good idea to know which way the temp will move. For example, during summer a 55+ cycle sentry will move up to 60+, then the reefer kicks on. However, during winter a 55+ cycle sentry will move down to 50+. The other thing to watch out for is the height of the pallets. The top part of the inside of the trailer is warmer than the bottom. This may be a problem during summer.