Continuous temperature monitoring
with retrievable data for receivers and audits.
Industries
Food and Beverage Logistics With Owned Cold-Chain Capacity
Food-grade freight that stays in spec — on trucks we control.
Ship Smart Solutions provides food and beverage logistics built on our own food-grade reefer fleet, moving temperature-sensitive product from processor to shelf without breaking the cold chain. As an asset-based carrier, we control the equipment, temperature, and handling directly — so grocery, produce, dairy, and beverage freight arrives fresh, compliant, and on time across all 48 states.
Protecting the Cold Chain From Processor to Shelf
Food-grade handling
aligned with FSMA sanitary transport practices.
Trained drivers
who pre-cool trailers and verify setpoints per load.
Cold storage and refrigerated warehousing
that connects to transport, so the chain never breaks.
What We Move
Food & Beverage Freight We Handle
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Fresh produce
— temperature- and airflow-controlled produce logistics.
02
Frozen foods
— deep-freeze transport with continuous monitoring.
03
Dairy and refrigerated goods
— consistent setpoints for short-shelf-life product.
04
Beverages
— protected transport for temperature-sensitive drinks and ingredients.
05
Dry and shelf-stable grocery
— packaged food on Dry Van Shipping where refrigeration isn't needed.
Why Asset-Based Matters for Food & Beverage
Why Food Freight Belongs on an Owned Fleet
Direct temperature control. We set and monitor the equipment — not a subcontractor.
Food-safety accountability. One team answerable for handling and compliance.
Capacity in produce season. Owned reefers mean coverage when seasonal demand spikes.
Fewer claims. Direct cold-chain control reduces temperature excursions and rejections.
Naperville, IL
Nationwide Grocery Distribution
Food Distribution From a Central Hub
From Naperville, Illinois, we run refrigerated and dry grocery freight coast to coast, with a central position that shortens transit for perishable product.
48 states 
How It Works
Get a Food & Beverage QuoteHow Food & Beverage Shipping Works
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Request a quote with commodity, temperature, and lane.
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We assign food-grade reefer (or dry van) equipment.
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We pre-cool, verify, and monitor in transit.
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You track to delivery with temperature data on record.
Food & Beverage Logistics FAQs
What is food and beverage logistics?
It's the transportation, temperature control, and warehousing of food and drink products — including cold-chain handling for perishable and frozen freight — from producers to distributors and retailers.
Do you own your reefer fleet?
Yes. We're an asset-based carrier operating our own food-grade 53′ reefer fleet, so we control temperature and handling directly. See Reefer Trucking.
Is your handling food-grade and FSMA-compliant?
Yes. We follow food-grade handling aligned with FSMA sanitary transportation practices, with continuous temperature monitoring.
Do you handle both frozen and fresh?
Yes — frozen, fresh produce, dairy, and beverages, plus dry shelf-stable grocery on dry van equipment.
Do you offer cold storage too?
Yes. Refrigerated warehousing connects to our transport for an unbroken cold chain. See Warehousing.
Can you provide temperature records?
Yes. Setpoint and temperature data are available for audits and receivers.
Do you serve grocery and retail distribution nationwide?
Yes, across all 48 states from our Naperville, Illinois hub.
How do I get a food and beverage freight quote?
Share your commodity, temperature requirement, and lane in the quote form.
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Keep Your Food Freight in Spec
Get food-grade reefer capacity, verified cold-chain control, and one accountable team.