varied storage temperatures that are zoned to accommodate the perfect temperature for each product's requirement. Most of our operating companies have four temperature zones, while some have five. For example, fresh meat and poultry is stored at 28 degrees to 32 degrees, dairy products and some produce items are kept at 34 degrees to 36 degrees, while the temperature for potatoes and onions would be in the 48- to 50-degree range and bananas at 55 degrees.

In addition, we operate the largest private fleet in the country with more than 9,000 delivery vehicles. These include tractor/trailers with multi-compartment trailers that are temperature regulated appropriate to the products being transported, to ensure their safety throughout the delivery cycle. These vehicles are routed by sophisticated computer systems that develop the most fuel-efficient routing to keep fuel usage to a minimum. They also monitor the operation of the vehicles for the safety and productivity of our drivers.