Transportation

Inspect trucks and transport containers for cleanliness, odors, and obvious dirt or debris before beginning the loading process.
Processors should be aware of previous loads carried in a transport vehicle and take this information into consideration when determining the use of a vehicle. Trucks that were recently used to transport animals or animal products, for example, would increase the risk of contaminating containers of cider if the trucks were not cleaned before loading.

Maintain proper temperatures to help ensure both the quality and safety of cider.
Do not let cider sit in unrefrigerated trucks for excessively long periods of time. Refrigerated trucks should be precooled before containers of cider are loaded. Containers should be loaded on the truck in a manner that permits adequate circulation of refrigerated air.