Protect From Freeze

Avoid Embargoes All Winter Long on Temperature Sensitive Freight

A. Duie Pyle is the Northeast’s most reliable winter LTL carrier offering the gold standard in freeze protection. With Protect From Freeze, temperature-sensitive LTL shipments are actively protected in heated trailers, providing stronger, more reliable defense for products vulnerable to freezing.

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The Gold Standard in Freeze Protection

Don’t Let a Freeze Halt Your Operations

A. Duie Pyle uses heated trailers specifically designed to maintain consistent temperatures above 32 degrees throughout transit. This method provides stronger, more reliable protection for products vulnerable to freezing, like pharmaceuticals, beverages, and specialty chemicals.

Key Benefits:

Active temperature control via heated trailers
Protection across all service center locations
Temperatures are monitored throughout the supply chain
No embargoes due to winter weather or costly delays

Heated Trailers That Deliver Proven Protection

Unlike other carriers who may use passive protection like blankets, our dedicated fleet of heated trailers ensures consistent, controlled thermal environments for your temperature-sensitive shipping needs from pickup to delivery.

An A. Duie Pyle trailer stays warm despite freezing temperatures outside.

Current Customers: Start Protecting Your Shipments Today.

Are you a current customer and want to protect your commodities from freezing during the winter?

Select the option below best for you:
1. Click below to use Pyle’s Bill of Lading Wizard to select the Protect From Freeze service.

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2. If using your own bill, simply mark “Protect From Freeze” and the service will be added.

3. Call Customer Service at 800-532-5020 and a representative would be happy to assist.

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How Protect From Freeze Works

Seamless Protection in Three Simple Steps

Our Protect From Freeze process is designed to be straightforward, making it as easy to secure temperature-sensitive goods as it is to send a standard shipment.

1. Request

Mark “Protect From Freeze” on your Bill of Lading (BOL) when scheduling your LTL shipment. There are no complex forms or special procedures required. This simple designation is all that is needed to route the freight into our specialized PFF network.

2. Protect

Once designated, the shipment is immediately integrated into a controlled network designed for temperature-sensitive freight. It is loaded into a dedicated heated trailer where the internal environment is actively managed. From origin to destination, the shipment is proactively monitored by the expert Pyle team to ensure its integrity is maintained throughout the entire transit process.

3. Deliver

Our team of experienced Pyle drivers ensures your shipment arrives safely and on schedule, fully protected from the elements and without the risk of weather-related delays ensuring that your supply chain remains intact, commitments are met, and your business continues to move forward, regardless of the conditions outside.

PROTECT FROM FREEZE FAQS

What is the Protect From Freeze service?

Protect From Freeze is our specialized LTL temperature-sensitive shipping service designed to protect products…

Protect From Freeze is our specialized LTL temperature-sensitive shipping service designed to protect products from freezing during transit. We utilize a dedicated fleet of over 800 heated trailers to ensure your freight remains safely above freezing temperatures from pickup to delivery.

How is Pyle’s Protect From Freeze service different from other carriers?

Many other carriers rely on passive protection methods like blankets or often impose embargoes…

Many other carriers rely on passive protection methods like blankets or often impose embargoes and halt shipments during extreme weather. Pyle’s Protect From Freeze service uses heated trailers for superior protection and remains fully operational with no embargoes, even during extreme weather conditions, providing reliable service all winter.

When is the Protect From Freeze service available?

Our Protect From Freeze service runs through the coldest months of the year in…

Our Protect From Freeze service runs through the coldest months of the year in the U.S. Northeast. It’s available from November 1 through April 15.

What types of products typically require Protect From Freeze service?

Any water-based or temperature-sensitive product that can be damaged or ruined by freezing should…

Any water-based or temperature-sensitive product that can be damaged or ruined by freezing should be shipped using this service. This includes a wide range of goods, such as beverages, chemicals, paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

What happens to my temperature-sensitive freight over the weekend?

Your freight remains fully protected. We schedule pickups Monday through Friday, and any freight…

Your freight remains fully protected. We schedule pickups Monday through Friday, and any freight held over the weekend is stored in a heated trailer to maintain its integrity until it continues its journey.

Is there an additional charge for the Protect From Freeze service?

Yes, Protect From Freeze is a premium, specialized service. For specific rate information, please…

Yes, Protect From Freeze is a premium, specialized service. For specific rate information, please connect with a Pyle representative.