Produce shippers should lock in transportation providers as quickly as possible this spring, particularly near the United States’ border with Mexico.
Cross-border freight demand was spiking in late February as shippers tried to move product ahead of the tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. But this spring, there could be a bounty of carriers fighting for loads, with an Uber Freight economist foreseeing “abundant capacity” if imports slow because shippers are holding off in hopes of policy changes.
Carriers thus could be offering bargain basement prices to move produce. But cheaper isn’t better, particularly in specialized produce transportation. Delivering fresh fruits and vegetables in prime condition requires an expert like VCPB Transportation that will always take utmost care with perishable goods and provide excellent service at a reasonable price.
In addition to demand spikes and capacity troughs, March can bring some wicked weather, from Midwestern blizzards to Southeastern tornados. Today, technological advancements are helping shippers prepare for whatever Mother Nature delivers.
Walmart, the United States’ largest grocer, has even turned to Helios AI, which predicts the price and availability of agricultural commodities based on climate threats. It also provides location-specific climate metrics, such as days above 90 degrees, days below freezing, and extreme rainfall events.
VCPB’s advanced technology enables real-time tracking — and quick pivots when storms and other supply chain disruptions occur. Our expert teams constantly monitor the temperatures of the perishables we’re hauling so the climate inside the trailers remains steady — even if the weather outside is terrible.
With decades of experience in produce hauling, we know where to have trucks when. We also know the temperature and humidity requirements for hauling every fruit and vegetable like the backs of our hands.
We will have capacity available in Texas and Arizona to transport fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico.
In March, we stand ready to also transport:
There obviously is a high demand for trucking as crops are harvested in specific regions around the country, and capacity can be tight. But perishable goods require fast, efficient transport to avoid spoilage, and they shouldn’t be trusted to Joe Schmo Trucking. Millions of dollars in wastage is due to the improper transportation of perishables. To avoid the risk, partner with a produce transportation provider like VCPB that knows most fruits and vegetables cannot be transported in the same truck and delivers separated perishables on time and in peak condition — every time.
Joe Schmo may only have one or two trucks (and one is usually in the shop). VCPB Transportation has a stable of thoroughly vetted carriers positioned where they need to be during produce-hauling seasons with state-of-the-art temperature-controlled equipment.
Ol’ Joe is a nice guy and everything, but he doesn’t know the first thing about customized solutions. At VCPB Transportation, we never provide a one-size-fits-all kind of service. Our solutions are tailored to the commodity hauled to ensure its safe and efficient delivery. Our team of experts works closely with our customers on proactive planning so we can immediately overcome any logistics challenges when hauling fresh produce. And when the unexpected happens, we’re available 24/7/365. We are trusted by thousands of growers, suppliers, and retailers because of our customer-first mentality and our dedication to consistent, high-quality service.
At VCPB Transportation, we’re like the Postal Service (well, in the old days anyway). “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” prevent us from delivering for produce shippers. When the strawberries are ripe in Florida, we’re ready. When the tomatoes are coming out of Mexico, we’re ready. When the asparagus is picked in California, we’re ready.
We serve the major terminal markets, supermarket chains, produce growers, and food processors. We work tirelessly to make sure every fruit and vegetable we transport arrives in excellent condition every time.
No matter the month, no matter the season, VCPB Transportation delivers for you. Start shipping with us today.
VCPB Transportation
600 Meadowlands Pkwy Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 770-0111
