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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 12, 2025

Protecting High-Value Reefer Freight: Insurance Insights for Trucking Fleet Managers

From maintenance to telematics, here’s how fleets can protect temperature-controlled freight and avoid claims. Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance shares insider tips to help fleets reduce reefer breakdowns and spoilage losses.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2025

EPA Puts Brakes on California's Zero-Emission TRU Requirements for Trucks

Trucking companies that operate refrigerated trucks and trailers in California can breathe a sigh of relief, as the state’s requirement for transitioning to zero-emission transport refrigeration units is on hold.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2024

Carrier Transicold Introduces TRU for Center-Split Refrigerated Trailers

Carrier-Transicold’s new 8811MT TRU is designed for center-split refrigerated trailer layouts.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 2, 2024

5 Tips for More Efficient Refrigeration of Cargo

How can motor carriers reduce energy consumption while maintaining the temperatures required for safe transport of perishable products by truck or tractor-trailer?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2023

Thermo King Unveils AI-Powered Telematics Solution

Thermo King’s new TracKing Pro telematics uses predictive technology and machine learning to deliver actionable insights for refrigerated fleet operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2023

Thermo King Introduces CARB-Compliant Intermodal TRU

Thermo King's new Advancer S-DRC slimline rail unit for cargo rail and intermodal applications is also CARB compliant.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2023

Carrier Adds Greener Premium Performance Vector Trailer Refrigeration

Two new “premium performance” versions of the Carrier Transicold Vector trailer refrigeration system deliver high efficiency performance and significantly reduced emissions, according to the company.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2023

Penske Pairs Electric Tractor, Zero-Emission Refrigerated Trailer

ConMet eMobilility announced that Penske Logistics has pioneered zero-emissions refrigerated tractor-trailer transportation using its nMotion power-generation technology.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 29, 2023

Carrier Expands Line of Solar Charging Systems

Carrier Transicold said it has enhanced its platform of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration unit batteries with a wider array of choices and greater power delivery for faster charging.

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Videosby Jim ParkJanuary 10, 2023

Overcoming Challenges of Electrifying Transport Refrigeration [Video]

If you operate a refrigerated fleet, especially in California, you'll want to listen to two experts from Thermo King explain more about the latest TRU electrification push in this episode of HDT's Leadership Insights video podcast.

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