During the cold Midwestern winter months, the mercury can dip well below freezing.  As a part of our Value Added service program, we provide protective service for freight that is sensitive to cold. Most terminals are equipped with warm rooms for those long winter nights when the temperatures drop. In addition, we use special "warm blankets" to ensure your shipment is warm and snug during transit.

The following freezable policy has been established to ensure proper protection and movement of our customer’s freezable merchandise during the coming winter.

	Territory Covered:  Direct line points only. This includes Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Availability: Overnight Points - Monday thru Thursday 2nd Day Points - Monday thru Wednesday
	Extreme Conditions: During major winter storms or when the temperatures are extremely cold, the pick up and handling of freezables may be temporarily suspended.
	Notations on Bill of Lading & Freight: The body of the Bill of Lading and its corresponding freight must be clearly marked “FREEZABLE” or “PROTECT FROM FREEZING”.  Without this notation, Lakeville Motor Express, Inc. can not be held responsible for protection.
	Holiday Exclusions: Holidays - 2009 Freezable Shipments will be Picked Up on Thanksgiving Week Monday November 23rd -   Direct 2nd day & overnight points Tuesday November 24th -   Direct overnight points only No freezables will be picked up on November 25; closed November 26-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Christmas Week Monday December 21st -   Direct 2nd day & overnight points Tuesday December 22nd -   Direct overnight points only No freezables will be picked up on December 23rd; closed December 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. New Year's Week Monday December 28th -  Direct 2nd day & overnight points Tuesday December 29th -   Direct 2nd day & overnight points Wednesday December 30th -   Direct overnight points only No freezables will be picked up on December 31; closed January 1, 2009 in observance of the New Year's holiday.
	Additional Information: Please be advised: If there is a choice between delivering the shipment on time but exposing it to freezing or to protect the shipment with a delay in delivery - LAKEVILLE MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. CHOOSES TO PROTECT AND DELAY. Shipments requiring specific temperature (example – Maintain at 45 degrees or similar notations) will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Season start & ending date: This varies and is dependent on temperature. Freezable freight should be palletized to allow good circulation of the warm air. Freight placed directly on the floor has a much greater chance to freeze vs. the freight that is top loaded or palletized. This is especially true for freight packaged in drums..

Should you desire additional information on the availability of freezable service, please contact your Lakeville Motor Express, Inc. representative or the terminal service center serving your area.

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