{"id":1233,"date":"2014-10-07T13:23:44","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T18:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.xtl.com\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2020-08-31T20:06:22","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T20:06:22","slug":"increase-heated-freight-capacity-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtl.com\/portal\/increase-heated-freight-capacity-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven “Hot” Tips to Increase Your Heated Freight Capacity this Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

With heat season just over a month away (many people start heating freight the first week of November), many transportation managers are wondering how they can avoid a shortage of heated trucks this winter. Especially, since freight capacity is already tight.\u00a0 Here are seven tips that will help you out this winter manager your heated freight capacity.<\/p>\n

Separate Heated Freight from Non-Heated freight<\/h3>\n

Many shipments are loaded with 90% of the freight being freeze tolerant and only 10% of the shipment requiring freeze protection or temperature control.\u00a0 Not only does this cost the shipper a premium but it uses up heated capacity where none is needed.\u00a0 Often by splitting the shipment into two, the cost of the increased LTL will be offset by reduction in the heated premium.\u00a0 This is easy to implement and your front-line shippers should be made aware of this option.<\/p>\n

Consider \u201cno heat\u201d on short runs<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re struggling to find heated trucks for a short run of less than a day, you may consider shipping without heat.\u00a0 While there is a slight risk involved in this practise, generally, liquids that are in motion will not freeze.\u00a0 Just like a river.\u00a0 Plus, the liquids will have some residual heat from the time of loading.\u00a0 For short runs, as long as you can work with your carrier not to leave the freight on the truck over night, you\u2019ll probably be OK to ship without heat.\u00a0 Use your judgement here; extremely freeze sensitive material would not be worth the risk!<\/p>\n

Consider Blanket Wraps<\/h3>\n

Blanket wraps are a great way to increase heated capacity.\u00a0 The idea is to wrap the liquid drums or totes in an insulated blanket.\u00a0 The residual heat in the product slowly dissipates over time.\u00a0 However, with proper calculations you can often ship freeze sensitive product over a few days without issue.\u00a0\u00a0 The blanket manufacturers should be able to help you with grade, timing and temperature rules of thumb.\u00a0 The only downside to this method is you\u2019ll have to ship the blankets back, so include that in your cost benefit analysis.\u00a0 Plus, there is some risk involved here.\u00a0 You should do your calculations carefully and include temperature probes and\/or monitoring in your shipment.<\/p>\n

Consider \u201cheated\u201d vs. \u201cTemperature Controlled\u201d<\/h3>\n

In transportation, the term \u201cheated\u201d could mean a diesel powered portable heater in the back of a dry van, or it could mean putting the freight on a temperature controlled reefer unit.\u00a0 This may seem trivial, but when capacity is tight, you should consider what you actually need.\u00a0 If your product has a freeze temperature at zero or below, and the weather is not in a deep freeze of say -20C, then you should be OK with \u201cheated\u201d.\u00a0 That will open up your capacity to a much wider range of carriers with portable heating units.\u00a0 However, if you state \u201cmust maintain between 5-10C, then you are limiting yourself to a temperature controlled reefer unit.\u00a0 This will limit your options, if you don\u2019t actually need that specification.<\/p>\n

Consider Round Trips<\/h3>\n

If you happen to have the opportunity to ship between A and B (or very close points) let\u2019s say the points are Chicago and Toronto, and you have heated freight from Chicago and non-heated from Toronto, then you can work with your carrier to send out a heated unit and work out a deal to buy the backhaul in advance.\u00a0 Your carriers will love this, it makes their life easier and you just made your life easier by covering that heated shipment.<\/p>\n

Book Early<\/h3>\n

Book early when you can.\u00a0 Carriers have to plan their truck dispatch constantly.\u00a0 Much of the time based on unknowns.\u00a0 If you can provide your carriers with as much information as possible by booking early, they can often plan to have the right equipment where you need it.<\/p>\n

Call XTL Transport<\/h3>\n

XTL has made a significant investment in temperature controlled trailers<\/a> over the last few years, including specially designed TEMPSOLUTION trailers that precisely monitor and maintain temperatures for very sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals, chemicals and food grade additives.\u00a0 If you\u2019re worried about heated capacity this winter, now\u2019s the time to contact XTL for a review of your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With heat season just over a month away (many people start heating freight the first week of November), many transportation managers are wondering how they can avoid a shortage of heated trucks this winter. Especially, since freight capacity is already tight.\u00a0 Here are seven tips that will help you out this winter manager your heated freight capacity. Separate Heated Freight from Non-Heated freight Many shipments are loaded with 90% of the freight being freeze tolerant and only 10% of the … <\/p>\n

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