If you run refrigerated freight, you already know reefer maintenance isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. But there’s one number that quietly determines the health, resale value, and future liability ...

It’s the nature of trailers to lag behind. And this includes on the technology front. But lately, as electrification in trucking is becomng more visible, trailer builders and their suppliers are ...

Running a refrigerated trailer comes at a price, but several proven strategies can help fleets save some cold, hard cash. “Door switches is one that is overlooked quite a bit,” says Paul Kroes, ...

Wabash National Corporation announced commitment from a fourth fleet to join the company’s launch program for its Cold Chain Series refrigerated van trailer made with molded structural composites.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wabash National showcased for the first time a prototype composite refrigerated trailer that it says will be as light as a dry van. And that’s counting the refrigeration unit. Shown ...

XTRA Lease, a provider of over-the-road trailer equipment rental and leasing in North America, is now offering solar-sustained trailer tracking service on reefers and flatbeds. Reefer and flatbed ...

CCJ: Hybrid reefer units are making headway in the refrigerated carrier market today. Do you feel there are misconceptions about this technology out there? Kampf: There is still some general confusion ...

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

Paying attention to the details in cold chain logistics can save customers and carriers cold hard cash — especially for those companies that are investing in the latest technological advancements.

It's not enough to write the correct specs for trailer insulation values when you order. Proper maintenance and repairs are vital. The Technology & Maintenance Council of ATA has a task force on ...

Most heavy-duty vehicles run on diesel engines, which you probably already know. What you might not realize is that there are actually different kinds of diesel fuels for various uses. One type that ...