We apply the same principals from our Approved Supplier program to the selection of a carrier.
Thus, we contacted carriers with a checklist and depending on the question requested supporting documentation.
Interestingly enough the one carrier we thought would not make the grade was the best one of the lot with an SQF certification on their small DC, food safety training for all of their drivers, sanitation programs, allergen programs, specialty foods separation, etc etc.
We also had a transportation auditor go out and visit their DC's and in one case got to ride along with a couple of drivers observing their runs and handing of "paperwork" via an electronic food safety system.
All the Best,
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Without Prejudice,
Glenn Oster.
Glenn Oster Consulting, LLC
Consultants for SQF, ISO-certified payment systems, Non-GMO, BRC, IFS, Lodging, F&B
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