Transportation is a crucial element in every business, so you should review this aspect in your operation periodically. The practice can help you improve the efficiency of your haulage sector and increase your profits. The review and improvement of business transportation can be particularly beneficial if your company deals with temperature-sensitive goods.  

Basically, if your carrier refrigeration is not functioning optimally, the goods might become spoiled or too much energy will be expended unnecessarily. Therefore, you should be diligent in maintaining a strict servicing and repair schedule by professionals. In addition, consider using these simple tips to achieve the best results for your goods in the refrigerated carrier.

Choosing Cooling Mode

Generally, refrigeration carriers or trucks are designed with two distinct cooling modes: continuous and start-stop. The continuous mode is the feature that allows the cold air to flow over the goods continuously so that the temperature in the compartment can be maintained. The start-stop mode is designed to allow the refrigerator to function intermittently such that the temperature is maintained without the constant operation of the cooling unit.

The latter start-stop option is favoured because it leads to lower consumption of energy during transportation. It is ideal for temperature sensitive goods that have achieved stability. On the other hand, you should consider using the continuous mode when shipping perishable goods such as fruits. These require continuous airflow because ripening generates some heat. This means that premature spoilage will occur if the temperature is not managed diligently.

Load the Truck Properly

You should load the goods in the carrier refrigeration to allow optimal performance of the cooling unit and general compartment. You should take note of the vents through which the air flows into the space. When placing the goods into the truck, you must ensure that these channels are not blocked by the cartons, pallets or other packages. In addition, do not place the goods in such a way that they are congested and leaning on each other. Instead, leave some gaps to allow the cooling air to flow around all the goods. If you want to transport different types of goods that have differing temperature requirements, you should use only a truck designed for that purpose.

Additional Tips

You should cool the refrigerated truck before loading the goods to remove any residual temperature in the space. The goods should also be at the desired optimal temperature to avoid a discrepancy that could lead to spoilage. Additionally, you should get the insulation of the truck checked and serviced periodically by carrier refrigeration repair professionals to avoid heat losses.