Industry Terms
This is a term used for when someone has their customer handle their freight
FOB, Customer/Vendor Routed
This commodity is one of JEARs first moved fruits and is the reason why our HVL commodity was created
Berries
Having done over 30,000 loads with JEAR across their different branches, this is our longest and most notable produce customer.
Dole Fresh
We will not use just any carrier, we pair carriers for every load.
Experience
This yearly event is a 3 day stretch where carriers will pull their trucks off the road due to a high volume of roadside check and regulations
DOT Week
This is the term you would use to describe someone who uses brokers
Outsource
Often served on top of milkshakes, this highly seasonal stone fruit requires HVL protocol due to it's temp related and sensitive damaging issues
Cherries
One of the largest mushroom suppliers in the US, this customer delivers mushrooms across the country into major DC's like Aldi, Walmart and even SeaWorld
Giorgio Foods
We take certain measures to make sure product arrives exactly as it wasloaded.
Product Integrity
This city, known for its production of leafy veg, has over 250k acres worth of farm land and accommodates companies like Taylor Farms and Tanimura & Antle
Salinas, CA
When quoting and a customer asks for a lane that does not fill up an entire truck and is only a few pallets, we consider it this.
LTL Shipment
One of the least sensitive commodities to ship, this commodity was the first crop harvested in space
Potato
JEAR operates as an inhouse broker for this farm during peak season, sending several brokers to live on the farm for the summer.
Titan Farms
You will never be left in the dark when your customers ask you for updates
Communication
While Wilmington, DE serves as a major banana port, this southeastern port operates a central location for Chiquita Banana.
Gulfport, MS
This term is used when a carrier has to drive with an empty trailer
Deadhead
This commodity is extremely sensitive and includes several pre trip requirements including internal and external washouts of the trailer
Eggs
This is the largest salad and fresh cut vegetable supplier in the country and one of Or Maman's longest standing customers.
Taylor Farms
I am more than just a broker who books trucks and gives updates. I am your insight into what is currently happen in the market, throughout the year
Market Insight
DOUBLE JEAPARDY
This produce is the second most imported produce into the us with over $3 billion in annual revenue
Avocados
This term refers to a shipments that uses more than 1 form of transportation (drayage, truck, ship, etc)
Intermodal
An HVL commodity, this vegetable requires load locks and air bags to prevent tipping due to its skinny size along with many temperature and decay issues
Asparagus
This is JEARs largest drayage customer, doing over 70 loads per week through the ports in California
Arizona Tile
We are both in a business, I want to find a price that is fair to you and your business, alongwith me and my carriers.
Pricing
Home to the World Trade International Bridge, this US city is the busiest overall inland port in North America and serves as a massive logistical hub for the avocado and berry corridors
Laredo, TX