If you want to safely and successfully transport your freight, you have to first determine which shipping option better suits your needs. Dry vans trailers and reefers are among the most popular transportation types, each having its own distinct features.
Dry van trailer
A dry van trailer is the most common and versatile shipping method. It allows you to transport a variety of consumer goods, including electronics, clothing, furniture, building materials, and non-perishable food.
Moreover, dry van trailers protect your freight from harsh weather conditions, damage, or theft during short and long-haul shipments. The loading and unloading process can be expedited thanks to the “drop and hook” feature, which allows drivers to effortlessly drop the empty trailer and hook up a loaded one.
One of the main challenges of dry van shipping is that the hardwood floors in most dry van trailers are prone to damage from moisture coming through the open doors or from the transported goods.
Reefer
A reefer trailer provides a closed temperature-controlled system that maintains a steady cold temperature during transportation, thus preventing spoilage in the case of perishable goods. Generally, refrigerated trailers are an excellent fit for shipping temperature-sensitive goods such as frozen food, produce, and pharmaceuticals across the country.
The task of controlling the thermometer and cooling equipment is part of the driver’s responsibilities, as is cleaning the trailer after every shipment. Another challenge of reefer freight shipping is that the process of loading and unloading is quite lengthy, resulting in longer wait times on loading docks.
How can Conick Logistics help?
Whatever freight shipping method you choose, you can count on Conick Logistics to deliver your goods safely and on time to the destination. Contact us today to discuss your shipping requirements.