Temperature-sensitive freight demands more than a working reefer unit. It demands continuous temperature monitoring, properly pre-cooled trailers, drivers who understand cold-chain protocols, and the ability to hold any setpoint — frozen, chilled, or ambient — from pickup all the way to delivery.
Every temp-controlled load follows this protocol — no exceptions.
Driver confirms reefer unit is pre-cooled to specified temp before arriving at shipper facility.
Pre-pickupDriver paperwork, BOL, seal numbers, temp and compliance docs verified before the truck leaves the dock.
At pickupTelematics stream reefer temp every 15 min. Any deviation >2°F triggers an alert to our ops team and yours.
In transitDriver confirms reefer fuel level and unit operation at every stop. HOS break logs cross-referenced with temp data.
Rest stopReceiver measures pulp temp. Reefer download printed and attached to BOL. Any variance documented on the spot.
At deliveryFull temperature log, Bill of Lading
Post-deliveryOur reefer trailers maintain continuous temperature control from origin to destination. Pre-cool verification at pickup, real-time temp monitoring in transit, and pulp temp checks at delivery — every load documented.
Every reefer trailer in our network meets the standards food and beverage freight depends on — clean, qualified, and ready before your load is ever brought aboard.
Different commodities need different handling, and the wrong setup shows up at the receiver. Our team matches the right driver and equipment to what you're actually shipping — so your freight arrives the way it was meant to.
Temperature-controlled trailers available through our network.
-20° to 65°F · 44,000 lbs
Produce, dairy, pharmaceuticals, frozen foods
-20° to 65°F · 42,000 lbs
Short-haul cold chain, multi-stop distribution
2–3 zones · independent control
Mixed frozen/fresh loads, grocery distribution
No active cooling · temp-buffered
Chocolate, beverages, temp-sensitive non-perishables
Tell us the commodity, temperature spec, and destination. We'll match the right reefer carrier and monitor every mile.
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