Reliable Temperature Controlled Freight Services

Temperature controlled freight is transportation for products that must remain within a defined temperature range during transit. It is commonly used for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, specialty retail goods, and other sensitive freight. Sims Global Solutions helps coordinate appropriate carrier capacity, shipment visibility, and handling requirements to reduce exposure risk from pickup through delivery.

Temperature controlled freight can support refrigerated, frozen, ambient-controlled, and protected-from-freeze shipments depending on the commodity and lane requirements. Common cargo includes perishables, healthcare products, cosmetics, electronics, chemicals requiring stable conditions, and high-value goods. The best mode depends on shipment size, urgency, temperature range, packaging, route, and required delivery appointment.

Sims Global Solutions emphasizes shipment visibility through SimsTrak, its Transportation Management System, which supports quoting, scheduling, tracking, consolidated billing, and customized reporting. For temperature controlled shipments, visibility helps teams monitor location, timing, and carrier updates, so potential delays or service issues can be addressed proactively before they disrupt the cold chain.

Yes. For freight that does not require a full trailer, temperature-controlled LTL or partial solutions may be appropriate when qualified carrier options are available. Sims Global Solutions already supports LTL, volume LTL, partial truckload, expedited LTL, liftgate, residential, and inside delivery services, helping shippers match shipment size and handling needs to the right mode.

Expedited options are available for time-sensitive freight, including shipments that require faster transit and priority handling. For temperature sensitive cargo, expedited service can reduce dwell time and limit exposure to temperature swings. The team can review the lane, delivery window, product sensitivity, and equipment requirements to recommend an appropriate accelerated solution.

Sims Global Solutions uses an extensive carrier network supported by an in-house Carrier Procurement Team for vetting. The company’s network includes more than 150,000 carriers and over 35,000 truckload carriers. For sensitive freight, carrier selection should consider equipment suitability, lane experience, communication standards, insurance, compliance, and the ability to meet appointment requirements.

A useful quote request should include origin, destination, pickup and delivery dates, commodity, weight, dimensions, pallet count, required temperature range, packaging type, equipment needs, and any appointment, liftgate, residential, or inside-delivery requirements. Sharing temperature tolerance and product value also helps the team evaluate risk, insurance considerations, and the best available service mode.

Sims Global Solutions supports freight movement nationwide across all 50 states, throughout North America, and through international services. The company offers multi-modal capabilities including truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, drayage, warehousing, fulfillment, ocean freight, and air cargo, allowing temperature sensitive freight plans to be aligned with route, timing, cost, and handling needs.