Sep282017
Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

September Edition: Iron Apple Releases New Certified Trailer Washout Module

Iron Apple has released a new program module customized for shippers, carriers and trailer washout facilities. The core of the program consists of web forms, standard operating procedures, assigned tasks, water testing requirements and checklists. Any carrier who has their own food grade washout facilities or stand-alone washing facility can implement this program to meet requirements set out by the shipper, FSMA and HACCP.

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Sep202017
Iron Apple Speaks at FTA Fall Round Up

Iron Apple Speaking on FSMA for Carriers at the 2017 FTA Fall Round-Up in Jacksonville

Iron Apple Speaking on FSMA for Carriers at the 2017 FTA Fall Round-Up in Jacksonville, October 10 – 12
We are excited to announce that Iron Apple will be taking part in the Educational Sessions at the Florida Trucking Association (FTA) Fall Round-Up event being held in Jacksonville, FL on October 10 – 12.  The topic of our session is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). We will be presenting this topic and focusing on the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Rule (STHAF / STF) and how it affects brokers, carriers, shippers and distribution

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Sep12017
Iron Apple Featured in Fleet Complete Partner Store

Iron Apple Added to Fleet Complete Partner Store

Iron Apple, Excited to be part of the Fleet Complete Partner Store Click here for FSMA Training Solution   |   Click here for FSMA Compliance Solution The Fleet Complete Store is an international market place that showcases products and solutions that are integrated with the Fleet Complete IoT (Internet of Things) platform. Working with the…

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Aug312017
Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

August Edition: Get Your FSMA Compliance Started with Food Safety Training for Carriers, Brokers & Shippers

Iron Apple Newsletter – Featured Content: When becoming FSMA compliant, one of the first steps we recommend is to have your team meet the training requirements. Knowledge and training helps put FSMA requirements into perspective, giving your team a better understanding of what is required under FSMA and how it will affect your business and responsibilities when transporting food or food ingredients.

The Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Rule (STAHF / STF) of FSMA requires that carriers provide awareness training to all employees involved in the sanitary transportation of food products. This training should consist of general awareness of potential food safety issues that may arise during the movement of food loads and basic sanitary transportation practices to address these potential issues.

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July Edition: Prepare for Compliance Monitoring and Insurance with New FSMA Compliance Laws

The new FSMA Sanitary Transportation of Food (STF) Rule adds new areas of accountability and food safety responsibilities throughout the food supply chain, from shippers, brokers, to carriers, and warehouses. In addition, this new rule allows transfer of certain responsibilities between covered parties and therefore failing to keep FSMA in mind when negotiating agreements with shippers, brokers, and carriers could be a nightmare- from both a legal and insurability perspective.

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Jul252017
Eassons Transport Ltd. Using Iron Apple’s Food Safety Program to Ensure FSMA Compliance

Eassons Transport Ltd. Using Iron Apple’s Food Safety Program to Ensure FSMA Compliance

Eassons Transport Ltd. Using Iron Apple’s Food Safety Program to Ensure FSMA Compliance Eassons Transport Ltd., a Kentville-based company, has evolved from a two-truck operation predominantly transporting freight from within the Maritimes, to a company with up to 325 trucks on the road hauling primarily temperature controlled products. With the responsibility of transporting food and…

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Jul42017
Iron Apple Monthly Newsletter

June Edition: Importance of Using Potable Water for Trailer Cleaning & Washouts for FSMA

It is essential to be pro-active and have appropriate procedures, documents and teams in place to help protect everyone- the public, the company and yourselves. The Park Doctrine is a legal standing, which basically states that the FDA in conjunction with the Department of Justice (DOJ) can legally hold Owners, CEOs, or Senior management of companies liable if they are aware of a Food Safety issue.

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Jun282017
Iron Apple & UFSTP

Iron Apple International & UFSTP to Collaborate on FSMA Compliance Training and Solutions for Carriers & Brokers

Iron Apple International & UFSTP to Collaborate on FSMA Compliance Training and Solutions for Carriers & Brokers Firms to cooperate on and promote services to help carriers navigate the compliance and competitive challenges of the FDA food safety transportation rule BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA AND HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – TransComply, manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation…

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