OD’s New Blanket Wrap Service for Temperature-Sensitive Freight

 

A Practical Solution for Every Season

Providing solutions to meet our customers' needs that ensure an on-time, damage-free delivery is always the goal at OD.

We're proud to offer the unique Blanket Wrap Service (BWS), as a year-round option designed to protect your freight from both heat and cold and move safely through our nationwide LTL network.

Whether dealing with freezing winter chills or scorching summer heat, this service delivers dependable thermal protection without interruption.

How to Request Blanket Wrap Service

When Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) is elected, OD-provided blankets are applied directly at the shipper's location, ensuring full oversight and preparation from the start.

All that’s required is a simple notation on the Bill of Lading:

  • For BOL: Write “Blanket Wrap Service (BWS)" in the Accessorial Services Requested section.
  • For eBOL: Select the corresponding accessorial. 

Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) operates as part of our standard LTL network, meaning shipments move as they normally would—with no additional stops or delays at any location for any reason. This integration ensures your freight maintains the same excellent service levels and transit times you’ve come to rely on.

Additionally, the service eliminates pickup day restrictions. Whether weekday flexibility or last-minute changes are required, Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) enables you to ship according to your business’s specific needs.

For those concerned about loader freedom, this service comes with No Shipper Load & Count (SLC) restrictions, making it a great choice for shipments requiring flexibility.

Advance Preparation for Smooth Shipping

To maximize efficiency and ensure every shipment is handled with care, Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) requires advance notice of pickup. This allows us to coordinate logistics effectively, ensuring drivers arrive ready with the necessary materials to protect your freight from pickup to delivery.  

It’s important to note that while Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) offers comprehensive thermal protection, it is not intended for Household Goods or Personal Effects shipments.

Additionally, it cannot be combined with our Protect From Freezing (PFF) service, which offers seasonal protection specifically for freezing risks from October to April. 

Elevating Freight Protection

With OD’s new Blanket Wrap Service (BWS), shippers now have an all-weather solution that safeguards their freight while maintaining operational flexibility.

Requesting Blanket Wrap Service (BWS) is easy—just make a note on your BOL and we'll handle the rest. 

Schedule a Shipment with Blanket Wrap Service (BWS)

Contact your local Solutions Specialist or our Customer Service team today for assistance scheduling your next shipment with Blanket Wrap Service (BWS).

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