There are several important factors to consider when shopping for a refrigerated trucking company before making a final decision.
Expertise
Before you choose a trucking company to haul your goods, verify the company has experience shipping the type of product that needs to be moved. If you have frozen fish or an exotic product that needs to ship cross-country, then you want to choose a company with experience shipping these items rather than a company that has experience hauling flowers or some other unrelated product.
Truck Size
The size of the truck used to ship your goods will have an effect on the contents. You want to assure there will be adequate room in the truck to hold your cargo and at the same time provide sufficient air flow around the items you’re shipping.
Packaging
It’s important to verify the internal dimensions of the truck the company will be using for your shipment. This information is important because you want to confirm your items will fit into the vehicle as packaged.
Cost
It always a good idea to get everything in writing. Once you find a trucking company that meets your needs, make sure they have all the information in written form. Important information to include is the scheduled pick-up date and time, estimated delivery date, charges, items that could cause additional costs, etc. Putting everything in writing will alleviate any misunderstandings.
Great Western Transportation has a lot of experience moving items that need to be chilled or frozen. If you would like more information or would like a quote, please contact us today.
