Reefer breakdown,what to expect when I will be delivering on monday?

Rejection or quality issue,wait for the USDA. That's final say on quality.

 

Unless the market dropped, you will probably be fine. Also depends on the receiver you are going to.Hard nosed or not. Cabbage is going to be OK,it is tough, will not be damaged. For many years I grew / shipped / trucked cabbage. We have loaded them on dry vans in cooler temps, all went good. Do not throw away the tattle tale recorder. Just call the broker, let them handle the buyer. You will probably be told to keep your mouth closed, which is what I would do. Just because the air temp in the trailer went to 57 , the cabbage will still be cold. It takes many hours for the pulp temperature of the cabbage to rise. You will be fine, I bet.

 

I don't think you will have any issues. The only problem is the temp sensor. Just make sure the fridge is at temp when you offload. Cabbage is a more hardy product. It wont wilt as soon as bannanas or avos. Any sudden changes in temp will cause a bannana or avo to turn black, and alert the buyer immedietely.

 

jbatmick you read my mind, great post. The temp recorders are usually right on the product. 20 tons of product doesn't just jump up to 57º because the inlet temp is there. If the van stayed closed during the repairs you may be in better shape than you think. Another factor may be whether or not your reefer control is downloadable and if your carrier agreement has a clause in there to permit it.

Brace up for tomorrow and take those things that are out of your control in stride. Amen on keeping your trap shut and following the broker's lead. Good luck!

 

If the receiver really needs the cabbage, he will check the tattle-tale, and if he senses something, will threaten to reject the load unless he gets a deep discount & he will get the discount.

 

I can't believe that a produce broker can not be gotten a hold of in after hours emergency like this!! Anyways. I always and I mean always bust the tell tale. Not your fault it got pinch between pallets. What kind of a place are you headed to anyways? Walmart or similar? Or is it a market? Most markets don't care, they bust the telltales themselves.

 

If the tattle tale was buried in the freight, i doubt if it got above 40*.

Just in case, I'd break it and play dumb.




It's Monday. How did it go?

 

I have a feeling it wasn't a good day for the OP.

First, don't break the tattle tale. If it's walmart, they could reject it on principle. They have theirs placed on the rear (or on top) of the last pallet (and multi-drops get one on the front of the nose). It's a standard for them.

Just because the air is 57 doesn't mean the produce rose.

As an aside, you should have reefer breakdown coverage on your insurance if you might be on the hook for damages. Might be a pricy deductible. But, it's cheaper than a whole trailer of produce.