Fast Facts

HACCP-based Trucking Food Safety Program: 1st in Western Canada

Full-time, dedicated Quality Assurance Coordinator

Sophisticated temperature control of product during shipment and in warehouse

High standard of sanitation & maintenance of trucks, trailers & refrigerator units

In August 2005, ColdStar became the third food carrier in Canada and the first in Western Canada to be awarded certification of the HACCP*-based Trucking Food Safety Program developed by the CFIA** and Canadian Trucking Alliance.

ColdStar has a full-time, dedicated Quality Assurance Coordinator and mobile unit that oversees the program and ensures our customers' refrigerated supply chain is maintained from pick-up to delivery.

Sophisticated Temperature Control

Fleet is equipped with a sophisticated on-board temperature control system provided by ThermoKing's R:Com
Warehouses are computer-monitored to ensure they always maintain the correct temperatures.
Professional drivers are equipped with temperature probes to ensure correct product temperature is maintained throughout the movement of your product.

Sanitation & Preventative Maintenance

We operate with strict sanitation procedures:

Trucks and trailers are swept and washed inside daily with a food-safe enzyme-based product.
The outside of all trucks and trailers are power-washed weekly.
The walls of all trucks and trailers are constructed of non-permeable material.
Regular inspection of fiberglass inside delivery trucks and trailers. Repairs completed promptly.

ColdStar Freight Systems Inc. also has a Preventative Maintenance Program for its trucks, trailers and refrigerator units. This program ensures that our equipment is always kept in the best possible condition to ensure reliable, quality service of your temperature-sensitive product. In short, your "refrigerated supply chain" is secure with ColdStar!

* HACCP: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
**CFIA: Canadian Food Inspection Agency.