If doors of vehicle compartments have a seal, note if it is broken

The manufacturer affixed the seal to assure (Photo a) that you receive the high quality products he manufactured and shipped; if the seal is broken the acceptability of the products in the shipment should be suspect.

REASONS:

1. A broken seal (Photo b) may indicate that some of the merchandise was stolen or that poor quality products may have been substituted after your shipment was loaded and before arrival at your plant.

2. Toxic non-food items may have been added to the load, possibly contaminating your products, and removed before delivery of your shipment.

3. Compartment doors may have been opened to air-out foul odors shortly before arrival at your receiving dock. (Odors may have accumulated from trash, filth or spillage from previous shipment or your present shipment.)

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