Loading

• Pulp product at loading - report any temperatures over 40 F.
  
  
• Count product during loading! Know the tie/high and the number of pallets loaded.
  
  
• Check the condition of boxes - and report exceptions.
  
  
• Secure the load with load locks. If boxes are stacked straight-up (not tied), turn pallets.
  
  
• Check bills - have any quantity changes initialed and note who made the change (shipper/receiver) on all copies.
  
  
• Assure that the bills list the temperature to be maintained.
  
  
• Must have Temperature Recorder on all CA and AZ loads.
  
  
• Who is responsible for pallet charge - the shipper, receiver, or carrier?
  
  

In-Transit

• Visually check load daily for leaning pallets, damaged boxes, etc.
  
  
• Regularly check refrigeration thermostat and trailer temperatures.
  
  
• Have pulp thermometer in rear of trailer and check two or more times per day.
  
  

Unloading

• Count product during unloading.
  
  
• Check bills thoroughly for all signatures and quantity changes.
  
  
• If two or more receivers are signing for product on the same bill, make sure that every box is accounted for.