​Since 2014, Select One Inc. has offered high-quality refrigerated services while maintaining strong relationships with its clients. Select One Inc. strives to provide the most reliable and safest temperature-controlled transportation services with operations spread across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest parts of the United States.

Temperature-controlled transportation services entail moving climate-sensitive goods from one place to another while adhering to the highest health and safety standards. Contrary to common belief, temperature-controlled transportation is not only designed for food but includes other products, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and flowers. Trucks transporting temperature-controlled products are specially designed to comply with technical recommendations guiding perishable cargo transportation. In addition, each truck must receive certification that approves its vacuum insulation, heating and cooling, and refrigeration capabilities.

Some cargo must travel at specific temperatures. Therefore, these trucks prioritize the freight's temperature sensitivity. It safeguards perishable goods and offers additional protection features. Companies who use this shipping method must carefully consider the packaging. Refrigerated trucks have a smaller space inside but can carry highly secure goods.

​An Illinois firm, Select One, Inc. provides timely deliverables of perishable items through reefer trucks. Select One, Inc. ensures that refrigerated trucks are in good working condition.

Some of the issues specific to refrigerated vans or reefer units include sensors that malfunction or are not calibrated properly. This causes inaccurate readings and may cause an improper temperature change that spoils meat or produce. Another issue is when the air chute gets damaged by loading the product in or out of the trailer. The rips and tears in the fabric may result in the unit having hot and cold spots and produce in some areas going bad.

It’s important to ensure that the door seals are kept intact, as they are essential in keeping the ideal temperature locked in. With simple wear and tear a common issue, it’s also important to check the seals periodically. A final challenge to be aware of involves condensers that have damaged coils, leaks, or missing bolts or clamps. This part of the refrigeration unit should be closely monitored and evaluated by a trained technician regularly.

​Located in Channahon, Illinois, Select One, Inc., is a single-source transportation services provider. Select One, Inc., maintains successful business relationships with numerous owner-operator truck drivers working east of the Rockies and implements the latest safety technology available.

There are several types of transportation industry safety technologies business owners should consider. Video intelligence systems, for example, can provide drivers with a complete, 360-degree view of their vehicle. In addition to security benefits, video systems can function as enhanced spot mirrors or double as trailer backup cameras that live stream directly to an in-cab video monitor.

Video intelligence systems decrease the likelihood of both theft and accidents. Trucking fleets that use video technology experience a wide range of benefits, including improved profit margins. These systems have also provided crucial evidence against potential lawsuits stemming from accidents on the road. Not only does this save money on litigation and settlements, but allows fleet owners to review video footage and subsequently improve safety measures that make future accidents less likely.

Studies indicate that the analysis of video streams can reduce collision rates by 30 percent. This translates to approximately 63,000 fewer crashes every year.

​Headquartered in Channahon, IL, Select One, Inc. provides ground shipping with a particular concentration in refrigerated freight. Select One, Inc. allows contract drivers to bring their equipment to the job and offers a unique lease purchase opportunity.

Depending on the age of the specific equipment under lease, contract drivers must agree to terms of two to four years. While under the lease, trucks must operate with governor devices that limit top speeds to 70 miles per hour on the accelerator pedal and 68 miles per hour on cruise control.

Some lease purchase agreements require a steep balloon payment at the end of the leasing period. In this case, however, drivers can own their trucks with a single buyout of $1 at the end of the lease purchase contract.

Drivers who terminate the lease-purchase agreement prematurely face no penalty fees and receive their new tire reserves as a cash refund. They must simply return the leased equipment to the required specifications and pay for any outstanding company account charges.

​Select One Inc. is an established provider of reefer (refrigerated) trucking solutions spanning the country based in Channahon, IL (formerly in McCook). One aspect of transportation operations Select One Inc. emphasizes is strict adherence to safety standards that ensure that freight is properly packed and secure. This helps avoid potential issues such as shifting loads and loose items falling during sudden stops or because of shaking.

Best safety practices start with ensuring that the load platform and cargo securing equipment is in proper working condition. The securing cargo net or strap should be within assigned working load limits, such that cargo such is unable to roll over, tip, or wander. All secured points should be inspected before leaving the shipper, and the freight should be checked regularly on its journey.

Other things to be aware of include making sure that loads do not exceed pallet weight capacity. Ideally, the heaviest items will be positioned in the center of the trailer over the wheels, while the lighter items are placed at the vehicle’s rear. Should any freight or equipment issues be encountered during the loading process, these must be communicated to the shipper immediately. This reflects the fact that securing the freight properly is the responsibility of the transportation company, which holds liability for any problems that occur.

​Based in Channahon, Illinois, Select One Inc. is a trucking company that only runs reefer trailers. Select One Inc. is renowned throughout North America for its high-quality climate-controlled shipping services and refrigerated trucks.

Keeping perishable products fresh and good-looking can prove to be a pretty challenging task for truckload carriers. In this way, they have to employ many strategies and cutting-edge technologies to maintain and ship goods to companies or customers. One way in which truckload carriers can transport perishable products safely is with the use of refrigerated trailers that can keep items at a proper temperature.

Another way in which perishable products can be transported is with the use of dry ice or solidified carbon dioxide. This substance can keep products cool for a long period of time and can represent a solution even for warehousing.

Truckload carriers nowadays also use refrigerant gel packs. These packs have the ability to freeze and melt the products, depending on their need. This strategy can be used during shipment and one of its benefits is that the packs are reusable and biodegradable, which means that they do not harm the environment as much as other cooling solutions. Additionally, they are safer to use than dry ice.