Refrigerated Transporter

26/06/2024

Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move greater volumes of van and refrigerated freight, according to new data from DAT Freight & Analytics.

“Stronger van and re**er volumes are consistent with May, when shippers move seasonal produce and retail goods and truckload capacity tightens due to the Roadcheck inspection ...

06/06/2024

BGFP International, a partnership between BG Capital, Saoud Development, and FreezPak Logistics, recently secured $72 million from Valley National Bank, the Israel Discount Bank of New York (IDB), and Nuveen Green Capital to develop a 275,000-sq.-ft. cold storage facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

New Florida cold storage location to feature 275,000 sq. ft. of temperature-controlled space, 53,000 pallet positions, 132 trailer parking stalls, and 34 loading docks

28/05/2024

Penske Truck Leasing, Daimler Truck North America, and Carrier Transicold Truck/Trailer Americas recently collaborated on an all-electric refrigerated medium-duty truck to help leasing customers with temperature-controlled freight realize the financial and environmental benefits that zero-emissions equipment can provide.

New medium-duty refrigerated truck, built for leasing customers in collaboration with DTNA and Penske, features a Freightliner eM2 chassis, Supra e11 eCool TRU, and 26-ft. body...

23/05/2024

LAS VEGAS—At ACT Expo, Thermo King demonstrated how the company continues to transform the way fleet owners and operators manage their fleets by offering smart, sustainable temperature control solutions throughout the cold chain.

“As a proven leader in temperature control solutions, Thermo King is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry,” said Chris Tanaka, vice president of product management for Thermo King Americas. “By offering solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers at every stage of their sustainability journeys, we aim to transform fleet operations. We invite ACT Expo attendees to stop by and learn how our products can help them transition to electric, digitally enabled solutions, now or in the future.”

Thermo King's offerings that minimize environmental impact range from high-efficiency and low-emissions diesel options to all-electric transport refrigeration units and auxiliary power units.

Thermo King continues to drive the transition to cleaner, more efficient cold chain operations with portfolio of electric, hybrid, and connected solutions on display for the commercial...

21/05/2024

This year's annual FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list includes many operating types, but this media gallery highlights refrigerated fleets. These 10 fleets transport temperature-controlled goods around the U.S.

Here are the FleetOwner 500: For-Hire list’s top 10 refrigerated trucking companies.

16/05/2024

Refrigerated transporter K&B Transportation plans to equip its fleet of more than 700 trucks with E-Smart’s dynamic speed management technology.

Nebraska-based refrigerated transporter plans to implement the company’s dynamic speed management technology in its fleet of more than 700 trucks.

14/05/2024

Thermo King is collaborating with Range Energy to advance the commercialization of electric refrigerated trailers in the Americas.

New partnership with Range Energy will evaluate the integration of the TRU manufacturer’s hybrid and electric units with the hardware supplier’s battery-powered trailer platform...

03/05/2024

Americold Logistics recently broke ground on a $127 million cold storage facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

The 335,000-sq.-ft. facility, which is expected to create nearly 190 new jobs in the region, is part of a strategic collaboration with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railroad to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.

Cold storage operator breaks ground on 335,000-sq.-ft. temperature-controlled warehouse in collaboration with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad.

30/04/2024

In recognition of Earth Day 2024, Performance Food Group, Advanced Energy Machines (Robert Koelsch), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket, and Volvo Trucks North America, recently partnered to hold a special open house event at PFG’s Gilroy, California, facility to show how the companies are collaborating to create a sustainable distribution center model for the future.

Foodservice company partners with Advanced Energy Machines, Volvo Trucks, FreeWire, and GridMarket to outfit its Gilroy, California, facility with direct-emissions-free transportation...

25/04/2024

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America recently collaborated with Summit Truck Bodies to develop a new craft beer truck designed to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of the craft beer industry, which recent studies show increased sales to pre-pandemic levels in 2023.

The partners showcased the truck, which debuted in 2019, during Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and again this week during the 2024 Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas.

New design in collaboration with Summit Truck Body on display during Work Truck Week 2024 features versatile tap system, making delivering and serving beer ‘fun and easy.’

24/04/2024

General freight rates for trucks are still down year over year, according to recent Week 15 data from both DAT Freight & Analytics and FTR Transportation Intelligence.

The data from both firms disagreed in their recorded changes for load volumes, truck posts, and rates.

Both DAT Freight & Analytics and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported very different load volumes, truck posts, and freight rates in Week 15, but both reported that rates ...

22/04/2024

United Natural Foods, the largest full-service grocery wholesaling partner in North America, chose telematics provider Samsara to achieve new sustainability and safety progress. UNFI has adopted Samsara vehicle telematics, asset gateways, environmental monitors, and video-based safety.

“The safety, efficiency, and sustainability improvements UNFI will make with Samsara will help us change our business for the better. A core part of UNFI’s customer and supplier-centric strategy is continuous improvement and better efficiency,” said Gregory Tieder, senior director of corporate logistics at UNFI.

Food wholesaler adopts Samsara’s vehicle telematics, asset gateways, environmental monitors, and video-based safety system.

16/04/2024

Dachser recently acquired Brummer Logistik in Germany and Brummer Logistic Solutions in Austria. The purchase encompasses the entire operational business of the Brummer Group, the company said. Under the terms of the deal, the companies agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

German temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing specialist strengthens European network for refrigerated and frozen food storage and distribution.

08/04/2024

Family-owned refrigerated carrier Fortune Transportation, a winner of multiple safety awards over the years, secured its biggest so far this week, collecting the Truckload Carriers Association’s Grand Prize in the small-carrier division of the 2023 TCA Fleet Safety Awards during TCA’s Annual Convention in Nashville.

Family-owned refrigerated carrier collects the Grand Prize in the small-carrier division of the 2023 TCA Fleet Safety Awards.

05/04/2024

Hirschbach Motor Lines recently completed the integration of John Christner Trucking, which the carrier acquired in April 2022.

Combined operation, now united under joint branding, includes 3,000 trucks, 5,000 trailers—and annual revenue in excess of $1 billion.

01/04/2024

Modern temperature-controlled warehouse in key logistics hub features 139,000 sq. ft., 36-ft. ceiling heights, and 36 dock-high doors for refrigerated trailers.

28/03/2024

Thermo King recently partnered with Brightec, a European provider of air curtains for temperature-controlled trailers, box trucks, and vans, for the exclusive distribution of its BlueSeal air curtains in the United States and Canada.

New collaboration with European company Brightec to deliver invisible climate barriers for refrigerated vehicles to the U.S. and Canada.

18/03/2024

West Coast Cold Storage recently attained prestigious Safe Quality Foods certification at its state-of-the-art cold storage facility in the Jurupa Valley area of Southern California.

Recently attained Safe Quality Foods endorsement, and Costco organic certification, ensure new Southern California facility meets stringent food safety standards.