Hauling Produce out of Nogales

SlsQ23 · Jul 20, 2021

Buckeyes614 said: ↑

Big tip that will save u when hauling produce:

1: never ever sign the bill with ur name, always put SLC ( shipper load count) and write down somewhere on the bill ( driver not allowed on dock) try to make it look like a 3 yr old wrote it so they don't say something,

2. Remember you will inspect some boxes urself and pulp the produce, buy a temp gun and point it right on the product within a few inches away.

3. Make sure u buy a digital thermometer from lowes or home depot and put it right next to the temptale they put in at the last pallet, 99% of the time the shipper won't seal u from Nogales they'll give u the seal and if they try to seal u tell them u have another pallet to pick up and you'll seal it their.

4. Once you're loaded and headed out ur gonna get in the trailer and double check ur thermometer that it's reading the correct temp, sometimes ur gonna have to put it inside a case of a pallet or put it on the ground. Ur gonna check the temp of the thermometer at least 7+ times a day make sure the thermometer and temptale are next to each other

5. Don't forget to seal up ur trailer when ur close to the receiver. Don't lose ur seal, put it somewhere safe like under ur bed.

6. Always make sure the shipper never puts in too many pallets to the point where they put it all the way by the doors

Try not to haul:
Grapes
Strawberries ( or any kind of berries)
Arugula
Spinach
Broccoli

BTW make sure u tell the broker that the shipper wouldn't allow u on the dock to inspect it and u basically put the liability on the broker if he says " go ahead don't worry "
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SlsQ23 · Jul 20, 2021

Thank you for your time in listing that advice. I believe it is safe to say you have been hauling produce for a while. Best to you, be safe on the road.

hotrod1653 · Jul 22, 2021

Nogales can be hit or miss on wait times. It all depends on whether or not your load has crossed in from Mexico or is still there.
I’ve had wait times as low as 30-40 minutes to almost 2 days.

slow.rider · Jul 25, 2021

Produce out of California might be the bigger payday. California to Phoenix is one of the hottest lanes in the nation right now, and California is paying real well to almost anywhere else too.

harold6091 · Jul 28, 2021

Buckeyes614 said: ↑

Big tip that will save u when hauling produce:

1: never ever sign the bill with ur name, always put SLC ( shipper load count) and write down somewhere on the bill ( driver not allowed on dock) try to make it look like a 3 yr old wrote it so they don't say something,

2. Remember you will inspect some boxes urself and pulp the produce, buy a temp gun and point it right on the product within a few inches away.

3. Make sure u buy a digital thermometer from lowes or home depot and put it right next to the temptale they put in at the last pallet, 99% of the time the shipper won't seal u from Nogales they'll give u the seal and if they try to seal u tell them u have another pallet to pick up and you'll seal it their.

4. Once you're loaded and headed out ur gonna get in the trailer and double check ur thermometer that it's reading the correct temp, sometimes ur gonna have to put it inside a case of a pallet or put it on the ground. Ur gonna check the temp of the thermometer at least 7+ times a day make sure the thermometer and temptale are next to each other

5. Don't forget to seal up ur trailer when ur close to the receiver. Don't lose ur seal, put it somewhere safe like under ur bed.

6. Always make sure the shipper never puts in too many pallets to the point where they put it all the way by the doors

Try not to haul:
Grapes
Strawberries ( or any kind of berries)
Arugula
Spinach
Broccoli

BTW make sure u tell the broker that the shipper wouldn't allow u on the dock to inspect it and u basically put the liability on the broker if he says " go ahead don't worry "
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thank you

SlsQ23 · Jul 28, 2021

hotrod1653 said: ↑

Nogales can be hit or miss on wait times. It all depends on whether or not your load has crossed in from Mexico or is still there.
I’ve had wait times as low as 30-40 minutes to almost 2 days.
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Thank you for that info.

SlsQ23 · Jul 28, 2021

harold6091 said: ↑

thank you

harold6091 said: ↑

thank you
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Your information also must come from a lot of trips hauling produce, very insightful. Thank you.
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