reefer News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Show Reefer Innovations

Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull showcased the latest innovations for their reefer units that were developed as part of their ongoing joint venture.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Carrier Adds 8811MT TRU for Center-Split Reefer Trailers

Carrier Transicold is expanding its Vector range of multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units with the 8811MT, a transport refrigeration unit for center-divide trailers.

October 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electric TRUs, Diesel Hybrids Pave Path for Reefer Transport

As its technology advances, the omnipresent transport refrigeration unit remains the workhorse of the refrigerated transportation market with room to grow.

July 15, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: How Refrigerated Trucking Delivers for Summer

During the summer, consumers purchase more produce and fresh blooms. Behind the scenes, the logistics industry takes certain steps for transporting these goods safely and efficiently.

June 17, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Idaho Law OKs Truck Idling for Resting Drivers

A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.

May 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Executive Spotlight: Wade Anderson, Bay & Bay Transportation

Wade Anderson of Bay & Bay Transportation in Eagen, Minn., has more than 30 years of experience digitally transforming companies.

September 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Assa Abloy Launches Automated Door for Reefers

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems announced what it called the industry’s first automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers.

March 4, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Refrigerated Carriers Finding Value With Electric-Powered Reefer Units

The use of electric power to refrigerate trailers is expected to surge in the coming years, according to some manufacturers and fleet operators.

October 9, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Electric-Powered Reefer Units Gaining Momentum

As truck manufacturers and suppliers begin to move toward electric-powered vehicles and components, the same trend is emerging for trailer refrigeration.

May 24, 2019
Business, Equipment

Both Composites and Foam Have Roles in Reefer Insulation

Reefers need to be able to keep freight at a specified temperature, but there is more than one way to achieve thermal efficiency.

May 11, 2018