Memorial Day Deliveries by Dallas Courier
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer! Sure, the “official” first day of summer isn’t until June 20th, but here in North Texas, we’ve been hitting summertime temps for weeks. Why not at least give us the consolation of calling it summertime?!
As we head into the summer months, it’s time to think about how the rising temps could affect your logistics.
The change in season means you might need a change in your current logistics operations. Do you need to get Memorial Day deliveries on the books? Or maybe you need to think about logistics for the entire summer! Be sure you’re considering the following points as you begin to consider summertime logistics and transportation.
Maintained vehicles for driver safety.
Hitting the Texas highways becomes more dangerous during the summer months. Vehicles that break down are subject to the intense heat, which means cargo and, more importantly, people, are at risk. As we move into summer, maintaining vehicles is more important than ever. Prevention is key. Maintaining cars and trucks before they hit the road could mean the difference between life and death. At the very least, it could mean the difference between an in tact load and one that is no longer fit for sale or consumption. Vehicle maintenance and prechecks are key to summer survival.
Larger loads and longer routes.
Supply chains are beginning to restore in the wake of COVID-19. What does that mean for your trucking loads and routes? Simply put: More stuff that needs to go farther. This summer, logistics operations are expected to soar. We’ll be ready. Dallas Courier service offers a variety of vehicles, including dry and refrigerated straight trucks. We also aren’t limited to in-town delivery. Out of town deliveries are available by our dedicated delivery teams. Your trucked cargo will never be consolidated or handed off to a third party, even if it’s moving out of town. Of course, if you have items that need to move a little further or a little faster, our air cargo delivery services are here for you. We’ll pick up or drop off to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, transport it to our warehouse for save keeping, or move it the final mile to its destination.
Refrigerated transportation for consumables.
In summer, loads that previously didn’t require temperature control might now require refrigerated transport. Along the same line, loads that always required temperature control now might need even more specific control and care. As we begin to experience drastic changes in our weather, the only sure thing is having strict control by way of temperature controlled vans and straight trucks. Your favorite Memorial Day foods won’t be safe without it!
Scheduled route deliveries to ensure supply.
If you provide a product that becomes ultra popular during the summer months, you’re going to want to consider scheduled route deliveries to ensure supply remains consistent for your consumers. Meat products for grilling, cold beverages, and frozen treats are all in demand products during the Memorial Day weekend. Stay stocked and ready with scheduled route deliveries.
Seasonal storage with warehousing services.
If you have seasonal products, you might be making big moves over the next few weeks. Let Dallas Courier help. We offer on demand and scheduled transportation to and from storage locations- including our very own warehouse. The on-site Dallas Courier warehouse features thousands of square feet of storage space, temperature control, and FDA certified space, and even extra security. Our space is available to clients 24/7, though, it remains completely secure at all times.
Does summertime mean a change for your logistics? Let Dallas Courier help you prepare for the summer with Memorial Day deliveries and other transportation and logistics services.
Call us now to get your deliveries on the books, or keep our number handy for those urgent transportation issues. Call 972-680-8000 anytime, day or night, for deliveries in as little as 45 minutes.