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[riominicer]

Can someone help me where I can find articles, references, etc. related to standard operation for trucking (reefer van)?. If its standard that the reefer must be ON while loading or unloading of products. By the way we are HACCP certified. Also, our implemented SOP is that after the truck pre cooling, the van temperature will be subject for checking, and if it passes, the truck engine will automatically shut off and start loading the products. Similar to unloading of products, after checking the van temperature the assigned personnel for receiving the item will call the driver to go to the designated dock. After docking, the driver will turn off the reefer truck.

Thank you in advance.

[Setanta]

May I ask why that is your procedure? Why are you turning off the engine and cooling system?  

 

Is it a safety concern about the engine shifting into gear? Fumes from the motor?

 

edited to add I would say Yes to your question,

 

Thanks!

Edited by Setanta, Today, 11:29 AM.

[Scampi]

The refer should never be shut off-period

 

Yes, your product is frozen, but in warm enough weather you could get surface thaw, which could lead to microbial growth