Fresh Produce
Transit Risk Calculator
Know your shelf-life risk before you ship. Select the produce, transit time, and temperature to get a risk assessment and recommendations.
About this tool
What it calculates
Estimates how temperature exposure and time in transit affect spoilage risk and shelf life loss for fresh produce, accounting for route temperature variability.
Who it's for
Produce shippers and receivers assessing transit risk before booking a lane or after a quality claim.
What you'll need
Commodity, origin and destination cities, estimated transit days, and reefer setpoint.
How to use the result
Use the risk score to compare routes or carriers, and to identify which commodities are most exposed on a given lane. A high risk score warrants pre-cooling checks and contingency planning.
Key assumptions
Risk modelling uses historical temperature variability data for Canadian freight lanes. Actual risk depends on carrier equipment quality, pre-cooling standards, and loading conditions.
When to confirm with a specialist
For high-value produce or lanes with a history of quality claims, contact OTR Logistics Solutions to discuss carrier qualification and temperature monitoring options.
Need help with this shipment?
OTR Logistics Solutions specialists available 24/7 — no account required.