Set points, protocols and receivers differ by commodity
Temperature-Controlled Freight by Commodity
Not every cold load is the same load. A pallet of strawberries, a trailer of ice cream and a pharmaceutical shipment each demand different set points, run modes, pre-cool procedures and paperwork. These are the temperature-controlled niches Maas Logistics runs most.
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- Typical fresh produce range
- 32–38°FTypical fresh produce range
- Deep frozen capability
- -20°FDeep frozen capability
- Sanitary transport aligned
- FSMASanitary transport aligned
- Border produce season focus
- Dec–AprBorder produce season focus
Why shippers use us for this
Fresh produce
32–38°F continuous run, pulp temperature checks at loading, USDA-aware handling for Texas, Rio Grande Valley and cross-border shippers.
Frozen foods
-10°F to -20°F, cycle sentry acceptable, fast dock turns to prevent thaw at the door.
Dairy & beverage
34–38°F, sanitation-critical trailers, high-weight loads planned around axle limits.
Pharmaceutical & health
Tight banded set points with continuous recording and chain-of-custody documentation.
How it works
- 01
Send the load details
Identify the commodity and receiver temperature requirement.
- 02
Get a rate and a truck
We match trailer, run mode and pre-cool protocol to that commodity.
- 03
Track it to delivery
Temperature records delivered with the POD every time.
Temperature Controlled Niches from Maas Logistics runs on 2020–2025 Freightliner Cascadia tractors with Samsara ELD tracking, serving the 48 continental US states from Melissa, TX.
Frequently asked questions
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Send us the lane and we'll come back with a rate the same business day. Dispatch answers 24/7 at (916) 770-7323.