Industries · Produce
Produce trucking
Fresh produce loses shelf life every hour it spends at the wrong temperature. We move 1–6 pallet produce loads in refrigerated vans and box trucks from Otay Mesa and San Diego produce houses to the LA Wholesale Produce Market, local customers, and destinations nationwide.
Who it’s for
Produce businesses moving partial loads
- Importers picking up from Otay Mesa cold storage
- San Diego produce houses and distributors
- Packers and growers shipping to wholesale markets
- Grocers and restaurant groups with regular produce runs
- Wholesalers delivering to the LA Wholesale Produce Market
Temperature
Set the truck to the commodity, not a default
Produce does not share one ideal temperature. Leafy greens, berries, and most cut produce ship cold, close to freezing. Tomatoes, bananas, unripe avocados, and many tropical items are chill-sensitive and travel warmer.
Put the setpoint from your spec sheet or bill of lading in the quote request, and we run the unit to it.
| Band | Range | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Chilled | 33–40°F | Leafy greens, berries, broccoli, cut fruit |
| Cool | 41–60°F | Tomatoes, avocados, citrus, peppers, bananas |
Mixed loads
Tell us what travels together
Some fruit, such as apples, avocados, and tomatoes, gives off ethylene, which speeds up ripening and yellowing in greens and other sensitive items. If you plan to mix commodities, list them in your request so we can talk through the setpoint and loading.
Routes
Typical produce runs
- Otay Mesa cold storage to San Diego distributors
- San Diego produce houses to the LA Wholesale Produce Market
- Los Angeles market pickups back to San Diego County
- Recurring multi-stop routes to grocers and restaurants
Market receiving often runs overnight and early morning. Dispatch is available 24/7, so send your receiving window with the request.
How do you transport fresh vegetables?
In a refrigerated vehicle set to the right temperature for the commodity, loaded so cold air can circulate around the pallets, and delivered without long stops. Most leafy vegetables ship close to freezing; chill-sensitive items like tomatoes ship warmer.
What temperature should produce be shipped at?
It depends on the item. Many greens and berries ship between 33 and 36°F, while tomatoes, bananas, and avocados need warmer settings. Use your product spec, and we will set the unit to it.
Can you pick up at Otay Mesa cold storage?
Yes. Otay Mesa cold storage is within our San Diego pickup area. Include the facility and pickup appointment in your request.
Do you deliver to the LA Wholesale Produce Market?
Yes. We deliver to the Los Angeles market area the same day from San Diego. Send your receiving window so we can plan the departure.
Can you run produce on a recurring schedule?
Yes. Daily, weekly, and multi-stop produce routes can be planned around your receiving and delivery windows.
Let’s get your freight moving
Tell us about
your shipment.
Four quick steps, about a minute. We’ll get back to you with availability and a price by the next business day.
- 01Share your route
What you move, where, and how often.
- 02Talk through the plan
We’ll review timing, capacity, and requirements.
- 03Start with a trial run
See how we handle your freight before you commit to a schedule.