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What Is a Temperature-Controlled Delivery?

We are all used to fresh produce arriving as crisp as the day it was harvested or a life-saving vaccine delivered with its potency intact. But behind these common things lie many complex processes forming the science of temperature-controlled delivery...

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Refrigerated Delivery: How Does the Same-Day Delivery Work?

From the customer’s perspective, same-day refrigerated delivery might appear similar to regular shipping. However, it’s a complex process requiring the coordination of multiple resources, from fast pickups to advanced route planning for efficient delivery. So, how does it work behind the scenes?...

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Refrigerated Last-Mile Delivery

Many perishable goods and pharmaceuticals need to be delivered within a specific temperature range right to the final delivery door. Failure to do so can result in the loss of their consumer value and can even make them dangerous for consumption, leading to illnesses and, in severe cases, death. This is where refrigerated last-mile delivery services come into play...

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Transporting Food and Beverages Safely with Food-Grade Trailers

For everyone in the food and beverage industry, it’s no secret that food and beverage shipments are highly vulnerable to transportation conditions. Failing to maintain the necessary safety standards from production facilities to store shelves can drastically reduce shelf life and negatively impact the health of both animals and people. This is where food-grade trailers make a difference...

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5 Strategies to Prevent Freight Fraud

With the continuous growth of freight logistics, freight fraud has emerged as a significant concern, affecting both logistics providers and their customers. To combat this issue and ensure secure logistics operations, businesses, including us at RVN, have implemented preventative measures...

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Reefer LTL vs. Reefer STL – Why Dedicated is Better

Someone may say that choosing between refrigerated LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and refrigerated STL (Small-Truckload) might seem like a choice between lower cost and faster delivery. However, at Reefer Van Network, we believe STL offers the best of both worlds for all small temperature-sensitive shipments. Here is why...