Honeybee transportation is a highly specialized field and has a major impact on the agricultural industry as a whole. If you are a driver, your certification will act as proof that you are an industry professional playing a vital role in keeping America’s honeybee populations safe.
Upon completion of this certification, you will be well versed in:
The standard operating guidelines for hauling bees.
The proper equipment needed to safely haul honeybees.
The type of coverage and insurance that is needed.
How honeybee hives are loaded and unloaded.
How you are expected to respond in the event of an emergency, like the truck breaking down during the day.
The type of documentation that is required to safely and quickly get through agricultural checkpoints.
Entering California for the largest migratory beekeeping event in the world.
The honeybee pollination schedule- to ensure you are at the right place at the right time when booking loads.
Upon completion of this certification, you will be well versed in:
A private load list with access to loads to start booking bee hauls immediately.
A paper certificate via email AND a personalized ID card to verify your credentials- allowing you the ability to market yourself to beekeepers as an industry professional.
A map of major movements of annual honeybee migrations.
24/7 Support and resources to help during transit in the event.