Ship with Confidence with Freeze Protection
Freeze Protection service keeps freight from freezing by monitoring temperatures, weather forecasts, and implementing special handling such as protective packing and shipping procedures.
With R+L Carriers Freeze Protection service, you get more than temperature safeguards, you get peace of mind. Whether it’s pharmaceuticals, chemicals or other freezable goods, we keep your shipments moving safely.
Freeze Protection
Safeguard your temperature-sensitive freight with R+L Carriers Freeze Protection service, an extra layer of security for products that freeze at or below 32ºF. Our dedicated team uses specialized handling procedures and real-time monitoring to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.
How it Works
From pickup to the final mile, we take extra precautions to keep your freight safe in cold conditions. Our team tracks weather forecasts, monitors outdoor temperatures and applies protective safeguards, including insulated packing, heated trailers and warm rooms strategically located throughout our network to ensure your shipments arrive as expected.
Why Choose Freeze Protection?
- Proactive monitoring: Internal reports identify shipments at risk of freezing within the R+L network.
- Real-time updates: Extreme weather alerts are posted on rlc.com/service-delay, searchable by ZIP code.
- Expanded coverage: Protected delivery available to all direct points in the United States and Canada.
- Special handling options: Heated trailers, cargo blankets, warm room storage and weekend safeguards keep freight protected.
- Seasonal reliability: Service available October 1 through May 1, when cold weather risks are highest.
How to Activate
- Clearly mark “Protect from Freezing” on Bill of Lading (BOL) at pickup.
- Contact your local service center or Account Executive for details.
