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FSMA Sanitary Transportation & Reefer Compliance

Food shippers expect proof, not promises. FSMA readiness means temperature history travels with the load from pre-cool through delivery download.

Engineering Overview

EXSPEEDITE attaches reefer setpoints, alarm events, and download files to the load record so customer service can respond to audits without searching email threads.

Operational Workflow

Step 1

Verify pre-cool before dispatch

Capture empty trailer pre-cool readings and reject dispatch if product range is not met.

Step 2

Set continuous logging interval

Ensure telematics reefer integrations poll at FSMA-defensible frequencies.

Step 3

Attach product temperature range

Store shipper-specific min/max on the load for automated exception alerts.

Step 4

Archive download at delivery

Persist post-trip temperature file with driver signature and timestamp.

Step 5

Export audit packet on request

Generate PDF bundle with timeline, alarms, and POD for shipper QA review.

Freight at the Speed of Now.

Built by transportation systems architects at Exspeedite LLC, a Strong Tower Consulting, LLC company (est. 2008, Minnesota).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible under FSMA sanitary transportation?

Carriers, loaders, and shippers share responsibilities depending on shipper contract; carriers must prove temperature control during custody.

Is a paper chart sufficient?

Digital downloads with timestamps are stronger audit evidence than manual chart photos alone.

What happens on reefer alarm events?

Alarms should notify dispatch and create exception notes on the load for customer communication.

Can FSMA loads use the same dispatch board as dry van?

Yes with equipment-specific readiness checks so reefers never dispatch without pre-cool validation.