Dallas Cold Chain Logistics Indulges for National Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream…it’s summer, kids are out of school, and everyone’s screaming. Ok. That’s not how the rhyme goes, but there isn’t a lot of poetry involved during summer vacation with school-aged children. IYKYK.
This Sunday, though, there’s something worth yelling about. It’s National Ice Cream Day.
Americans will take any excuse to indulge in our country’s favorite dessert. However, on July 16th, the ice cream comes guilt-free because it would be criminal not to participate in an important pastime such as this!
While there are many points of contention post-COVID, one of the sweetest results has been an uptick in production and consumption of frozen dairy products. For our Dallas cold chain logistics team, this means we’re serving more customers with refrigerated and frozen deliveries than ever before.
As ice cream makes its way from the manufacturer to the hands of a consumer curled up on the couch trying to figure a workaround for Netflix’s new password crackdown, there are few things to keep in mind. Cold chain logistics is essential to maintain the perfect, creamy taste.
Here are the cold cargo rules when it comes to transporting and storing ice cream:
Temp control is riskiest during transit
The ideal temp for transport is -20° to -10°
Freezers in the retail stores should be between 0°- 10°
Exposure to higher temps causes body, temperature, and texture changes
Enjoy your ice cream within 6 weeks of opening it
At Eagle Express, we focus on three factors that allow us to keep these strict temperature control standards.
Proper Maintenance: Ensuring our vehicles are ready to drive happens long before the delivery request arrives. Preventative and thorough maintenance on our vehicles, especially the refrigerated vehicles, ensures our trucks are ready to move when cold cargo requests come through. We know that a single failure in the refrigerated components of our refrigerated vehicles can be a costly mistake. That’s why proper maintenance is an essential part of our cold chain logistics.
State of the Art Technology: Knowing exactly when the cargo will arrive is the second way we ensure cold chain cargo at just the right temps. By utilizing our route planning software and up-to-the-minute tracking tech via our app, we’re able to move cold chain logistics in a streamlined, transparent fashion. As we said before, transit is the riskiest time for cold cargo. By minimizing the time the cargo spends on a vehicle, we’re increasing the chances that customers will enjoy a perfectly delicious bowl of ice cream as it was intended to be enjoyed.
Responsible Drivers: Lastly, our responsible drivers do their part in maintaining stability throughout the cold chain logistics process. This includes checks before, during, and after shipment. It also means they won’t bump the dock. Quick load and unload reduces the time your cargo stays in the danger zone- outside on the dock in the Texas heat.
On July 16th, add an extra scoop, and thank a courier for expertly moving your cold chain logistics!
As the #1 dessert for Americans, transporting ice cream for National Ice Cream Day is an important task for Eagle Express. If you have Dallas cold chain logistics, Eagle Express is here to ensure a successful transfer of your frozen and refrigerated foods. For over 40 years, Eagle couriers have moved foods- ice cream included, pharmaceuticals, antiques, and other temperature controlled items via trucks and vans.
Eagle Express is the #1 courier for the #1 dessert in America!
Call us at 214-351-5777 or send us a quote request here. We can’t wait to bring you into the Eagle Express family!