maestro489 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 After I take inventory I return to my truck to get the products I need. I normally load up a 17 gallon storage container with all of the snacks and return to load my machines. However I can no longer find the container online except in black which I'm ahead will lead to melted chocolates in the summer. What kind of containers do you use to transport your goods? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 After I take inventory I return to my truck to get the products I need. I normally load up a 17 gallon storage container with all of the snacks and return to load my machines. However I can no longer find the container online except in black which I'm ahead will lead to melted chocolates in the summer. What kind of containers do you use to transport your goods? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Anything that works. The trick is to keep the tote out of the sunlight. I use a couple totes with folding lids, 7up crates, anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestro489 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Lacanteen. That's exactly what I have been looking for. Where did u get them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier96 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Uline has a pretty good selection of totes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestro489 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Uline does have a good selection but they make you order 20. I'm small and just need one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMMAN Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Mcmaster carr has singles. I buy them for different uses. Sometimes you can find them at hardware stores or home improvement places but Mcmaster has everything. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-totes/=zcbwem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commercial-Storage-Tote-Container-Heavy-Duty-Distribution-Shipping-Box-AkroMills-/231607074595?hash=item35ecdb7f23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If you only need 1 or 2, you might have to wait until Christmas time when Lowe's and 'Depot put storage boxes on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Costco and lowes sell them for like 15 they r black with yellow lids and there is some see through ones too. I just use whatever i usually use a tote that was maybe 12 bucks at lowes and if i need more a crate or two or even the empty lss boxes just make it work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHX1 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I buy all my totes from uline and I get my company name screened on each box. Costco business also carries the brownish ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I use the boxes I get from Sam's of variety boxes of chips. I use a bunch of boxes, recycle the boxes when they get flimsy. cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexlex Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I like the Akro-Mils brand, very sturdy. The clear boxes make it easier to identify what is in them and attached lids means not having to fumble with lids. See link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IARN?keywords=contico%20storage%20containers&qid=1444773700&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 The one's I've bought at Lowes have handles that could practically cut you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 After I take inventory I return to my truck to get the products I need. I normally load up a 17 gallon storage container with all of the snacks and return to load my machines. However I can no longer find the container online except in black which I'm ahead will lead to melted chocolates in the summer. What kind of containers do you use to transport your goods? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I use the under bed style storage boxes. They're just deep enough to accommodate LLS Chips standing straight up and all my other snack products except the chocolates which I keep in a small cooler. I load each box with enough product to get me through the day, usually that's about 35 of each type chip, so each box usually holds two different selections. When I get to my location, I just load everything on my convertible hand truck (the boxes stack perfectly about six or seven high) and I just go and service the snack machine without pre counting anything. I also collect the money from both machines at this point and take note of which sodas I'll need. This way, each location only requires two trips and can usually be done in 1/2 hour if everything is working. This method saves a lot of time pulling each item at your truck and also requires less vehicle space and since snacks don't weigh much it's no big deal to haul in extras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanteen Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Lacanteen. That's exactly what I have been looking for. Where did u get them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Send me your address and I'll ship you one. Maybe even put a small care package inside too from my computer board stash. drvend@att.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHX1 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Lacanteen. That's exactly what I have been looking for. Where did u get them Uline sells these. They have many size and color options available. They also offer tiered pricing depending on how many you order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We have very hot summers here and when we started in the vending business we couldn't transport chocolates in the summer without them melting. So I designed these neat insulated boxes with special inserts that are cooled by ice packs. Each box holds six cases of candy bars and is approximately 12 inches tall, 14 inches deep and 18 inches wide. They will hold chocolate at below room temperature all day long in 100 degree heat if you keep them out of the sun. We actually load these boxes on our dollies to service accounts, so they are really transportable. I was considering building them for purchase but haven't ever gotten around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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