Two Degrees Between Delivered & Rejected
Every reefer lane CBS runs reflects a simple belief: produce freight is the most demanding, least forgiving freight in the industry. Our entire operation was built around it.
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BEFORE THE TRUCK ARRIVES
Rejection Prevention Starts at Dispatch
Most produce rejections trace back to what happened before pickup — not at the dock. CBS builds prevention into every step of the dispatch process.
Confirmed box temp, not just setpoint
A reefer set to 34°F may still be warming up from a previous frozen load. CBS verifies the unit's actual box temperature and cooling history before dispatch to make sure the trailer is ready for your commodity.
Every detail confirmed before wheels turn
Correct address, gate codes, check-in procedure, receiver contact, appointment time, temp requirements, pallet configuration. All confirmed with the driver before dispatch — no surprises at the dock.
Configured to receiver specifications
Costco, Whole Foods, Kroger — each has division-specific rules for pallet configuration, stacking limits, and labeling. CBS confirms every detail matches the destination requirements before the load is built.
Vetted reefer experience on every lane
Reefer experience verified. Insurance validated against CBS tier requirements. Equipment age reviewed — because maintaining temp on a long summer haul requires reliable, well-maintained units.
These four account for the majority of produce rejections — and all are preventable at dispatch.
REEFER CAPACITY
When the Market Gets Tight
Reefer capacity isn't static. Knowing when lanes tighten — and planning around it — is the difference between a covered load and a scramble.
PNW berry season (July–October) creates the tightest reefer market of the year. CBS locks in carrier commitments months ahead for our grower partners. If you're shipping reefer through summer, plan early.
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