refrigerated trailers News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

Trailer Connectivity Becoming More Intelligent

There was a time when preventive maintenance on trailers was perforned every three months. Then it stretched to four months, and now it’s at six. Connected technology is a big reason why.

April 14, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.

April 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Smart Cold Chain

Real-time connectivity, visibility and traceability for refrigerated transportation. 

November 1, 2024
Business, Logistics

Refrigerated Rates’ Near-Term Upside Likely Limited: FTR

Rates will improve in 2025, however, as will volumes, FTR Vice President of Trucking Avery Vise said during the research group’s Q4 2024 Food Industry Economic and Transportation Update.

October 30, 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, Fuel

Range, Thermo King Team Up on Electric Reefer Trailer Pilots

Range Energy is teaming up with Thermo King to investigate the possibilities for electric refrigerated trailers, the companies said May 9.

May 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain

As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.

July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Transport Refrigeration Unit Makers Go Electric

While all-electric transport refrigeration units might seem a relatively new development in the refrigerated transportation segment, the technology has developed over the last 20-plus years.

January 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Morgan Unveils Electrified Refrigerated Concept Truck Body

Morgan Truck Body announced a new electrified refrigerated concept truck body.

March 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Readies Study on Reefer Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said its upcoming report on refrigerated trailers can help fleets stay competitive and regulatory-compliant.

March 6, 2022