For most of us, May signals the start to BBQ season! So, let’s look at some popular May plate items:
M – Mangoes. Current USDA Market news show mangoes crossing from Mexico through Texas and Arizona, with trading in both areas being fairly active for ataulfo and tommy atkins varieties. Imports are also coming from Guatemala and the Caribbean, although in smaller volumes with trading being moderate. Mangoes are high in vitamin C, which is an immune boosting antioxidant that is also a known cancer fighter. Mangoes also happen to be a great source of vitamin A, which... Read More
Pre-cooling is one of the most important steps in the pre-loading stage of produce. It is absolutely essential for a refrigerated trailer to be pre-cooled. This becomes especially important during the summer months when temperatures, especially in the southern United States, can reach in the 100s °F. Failing to pre-cool a trailer will result in residual heat in the trailer, walls, ceiling, doors, and floor, which can affect the temperature of the product that is loaded in the trailer, and essentially heat the load.
How it works
Trailers must be pre-cooled to their correct requested product running temperature. Remember,... Read More
A few weeks ago, we published a blog post on an addition to our FREE TRANSFLO document imaging program. Along with the TRANSLFO Express truck stop scanning, you can also now send your paperwork to us through your mobile device with TRANSFLO Now! Mobile. Read more of the details here.
TRANSLFO has also developed a how-to video for drivers. Watch the YouTube video below for a demo on how the app works on the iPhone. It gives you a close up look of how to scan documents with your mobile phone:
The application works in the exact same manner... Read More
Temperature recorder devices, also referred to in the industry by the popular brands of TempTale or Ryan Recorders, are crucial elements in refrigerated produce loads. Temperature recorders keep a record of the in-transit temperature for the duration of a trip, and there are many things to keep in mind to make sure that they operate as designed.
1. Presence
Customers that require temperature recorder devices have paid for them, and they should be treated as additional product on the truck. It is the driver’s responsibility to check for their presence and ensure that the correct number of recorders are... Read More
When it comes to loading, one of the best ways to protect yourself as a driver is to observe the loading of your trailer, for not only for product quality and condition, but also for quantity.
Here are some tips on how to keep track of what is being loaded in your trailer:
If you are not sure of how many pallets/cases are supposed to be loaded on your trailer, call our CSR department immediately and we will provide you with this information. Remember, you can always reach us, toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:... Read More
Only 3 days until Team Running the Road Ahead participates in the 2012 Vancouver Sun Run! Our 12 runners have been busy preparing for their shoes to hit the streets; by training, participating in running clinics, and taking nutritional and hydration advice.
So, being in the refrigerated transportation industry, we were obviously interested in finding out what are the best fruits and vegetables for runners to eat to optimize their performance. Below, our findings:
Oranges – this fruit’s high vitamin C content helps repair muscle damage that might occur while running.
Bananas – this fruit’s high potassium content provides fuel... Read More
One of our main objectives is to continually source out ways for our drivers to reduce their operating costs. Along with educational pieces that focus on, for example, fuel consumption optimization and truck & trailer preventative maintenance, we also have several programs that can help keep drivers wallets more full.
3 of our most popular ways to keep more of your hard earned dollars:
1. 7 Day Pay – this is our standard payment term. Get paid in 7 days after delivery with NO FEES! Call for more details!
2. Pulp Thermometers – the prized possession of any driver’s toolkit.... Read More
Breaking News: we have a new way for our drivers to scan and submit documents! In addition to our FREE TRANSFLO Express Truck Stop Scanning program that is available at over 800 truck stops nationwide, we have added an option to use TRANSFLO Now Mobile!!!
The app virtually turns your mobile phone into a portable scanner so that you can send your paperwork - load confirmations, bills of lading, invoices, receipts, and any other paper documents - to UWC from anywhere, without having to rely on finding a truckstop, a fax machine, or even a TRANSLFO Express location.... Read More
Most of us are aware that refrigerated trailer units are designed to remove any increased heat from product respiration, keep product temperatures stable, and control humidity by condensing the moisture that in the air. There are three integral parts of the refrigerated trailer system that aid in its functionality:
The Compressor – in a reefer unit, the compressor is driven by a small engine. The compressor draws gaseous refrigerant in and compresses it. The pressure inside the compressor liquefies the gas, and the now-liquid refrigerant gives off heat to the body of the compressor, and ultimately to the... Read More
In Peak Season
March: a great time to welcome Spring, celebrate Benito Juarez’s Birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and watch NCAA Basketball! March is also a great time of year for a range of fruits and vegetables. Grocery stores nationwide will be filled with great varieties; below, a list of some key players and their origin that make the produce department shine this month:
• Avocadoes – from Mexico
• Bell Peppers – from Florida or Mexico
• Cantaloupes – from Honduras (entering at Southern Florida & Southern California Ports).
• Cucumbers – from Mexico
• Grapefruit – from Florida
• Mangoes – from Mexico
•... Read More
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