Did you see the success meal kit companies had and decide to start your own business? If that’s the case, good for you. Consumers are ordering food from these places like it’s going out of style. So, you should be able to earn a nice living. Did you take things a step further, though, by getting a box truck so that you or employees could deliver the meal kits on your own? You know, did you cut out the middle man (a transport company) to increase your profits?
With out-of-the-box thinking like this, you’re sure to go far in the meal kit industry. However, if pallets are loaded up in the back of the truck with nothing to protect the goods from extreme heat, that could be a recipe for disaster. Instead of delivering fresh and delicious prepared meals or ingredients to customers, they could receive defrosted and mushy meats, wilted fruits/veggies, and other items with unappealing appearances. If that happens, you’ll obviously have some unhappy customers on your hands.
Find Yourself An Alternative To Reefer Shipping
You could buy a refrigerated truck/trailer to handle the shipments. Then, the temperature in the back will always be what it needs to be, and the foods inside the meal kits will remain fresh. But reefers are expensive, to say the very least, and if you’re just starting out, you may not have the capital for all that. Then again, if your delivery route is somewhat short, spending that kind of cash simply might not be worth it. If either of those scenarios describes you to a T, it is in your best interest to find a suitable alternative to reefer shipping. Then, the foods you deliver will reach their destinations, tasting, smelling, and looking as they should.
Thermal Pallet Covers
Thermal pallet covers are a suitable alternative to reefer shipping if you regularly carry meal kits by the pallet load. They won’t protect the entire 53-foot intermodal container or OTR shipment. For truckloads of that size, you’ll need insulated freezer blankets. But, let’s get back to the topic at hand, SureTemp Elite Pallet Covers. The coverings are lightweight, easy to install, and reusable. In addition, they offer protection from heat and cold. That means you can use them at any time of the year to combat hot or freezing temperatures.
If your interest is piqued and you’d like to learn more about these products, contact Protek Cargo. Our team looks forward to speaking with you and answering your questions. And, they can also help you place your order whenever you’re ready.
