Food and beverage · reefer and dry van
Food and beverage freight, reefer and dry van
Produce, frozen, dairy, beverages and dry grocery, quoted to the equipment the product actually needs.
Quotes that match how the product has to travel
Food and beverage shippers need a quote that reflects how the product has to travel, not a generic truckload rate. Our team works with produce, frozen foods, dairy, beverages, dry grocery, and ingredients. We quote reefer full truckload when the product needs a set temperature, dry van when it does not, and LTL when you have a few pallets instead of a full trailer.
Reefer freight is the usual choice for fresh produce, many dairy items, chocolate in warm weather, and anything frozen. A typical fresh set point is in the mid-30s Fahrenheit; frozen freight is often at 0°F or below. Use the temperature your shipper or receiver specifies, and tell us if the trailer should be pre-cooled or if the unit must run continuously. Pulp temperature and set point are not always the same thing; if the receiver checks pulp on arrival, mention that in the notes so we understand the standard you are trying to meet.
Dry van freight still plays a large role in food and beverage: canned goods, bottled beverages that do not require refrigeration, dry ingredients, packaging, and shelf-stable grocery. If you are unsure whether a product can travel dry, choose “Not sure” and describe it. We would rather ask a clarifying question than quote the wrong equipment.
California is a major origin for this kind of freight, and Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and the Central Valley are frequent pickup points. We also quote inbound food and beverage freight into California from Texas and the rest of the 48 states. Grocery and food-service receivers often require appointments, and some charge lumper fees at unloading. Include what you already know so the rate and the booking instructions are complete.
What to send
- Origin and destination
- Commodity, including fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable
- Temperature, pre-cool, and continuous-run notes for reefer
- Weight or pallet count, and whether pallets can be stacked
- Ship date and appointment windows
Use the form at the top of this page. Reefer is selected as the default here because so much food freight needs it; switch to Dry Van or LTL if that fits the shipment. Our team will reply with a rate and stay with the shipment once you book. For equipment-specific pages, see reefer freight in Los Angeles and dry van freight in Los Angeles. Eastbound food freight is also covered on California to Texas freight.
Frequently asked questions
Do all food shipments need a reefer?
No. Shelf-stable grocery, many beverages, and dry ingredients often travel in a dry van. Use Reefer when the product has a required temperature.
What if I only have a few pallets of frozen product?
Choose LTL and write that the freight is frozen, including the temperature. We will follow up on how to handle it.
Do grocery receivers need appointments?
Many do. Add the appointment or receiving-hour details you have, even if the time will be confirmed later.
Can you quote food freight outside California?
Yes. We quote food and beverage freight in all 48 contiguous states, inbound and outbound.