Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1550 domestic intermodal refrigeration system features a thin profile that allows for more cargo capacity within a standard 53-foot North American intermodal container.
Thermo King is offering two new features as part of its ConnectedSuite platform that help keep fleet users in the know about what's happening with their refrigeration unit on the road.
Kottke Trucking, provider of refrigerated, dry freight and dedicated services, has acquired Davenport, Florida-based Wayne T. Fellows, a trucking company that offers refrigerated less-than-truckload and truckload services.
Purkeys SteadyCharge Accessory Battery Charger is designed to monitor and maintain an optimal charge level in accessory batteries, preventing battery depletion during periods of inactivity.
"With the staggering amount of waste each year and the millions who are suffering, we know that producing more food is not the answer," Thermo King's president says.
The redesigned HT ThermoTech refrigerated trailer was designed for greater durability, increased thermal efficiency and lighter weight.
In this exclusive HDT interview, Charles Willmott, a 30-year veteran of the trailer industry, explains why this market segment is ripe for massive, disruptive change.
A ‘plastic’ flatbed in the 1980s and FRP plywood vans even earlier featured non-metallic substances for trailers, recalls Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
Family-run carrier Freymiller is celebrating its 50 years in trucking, holding events for staff and drivers to note the milestone. In that span of time ,the fleet switched from livestock to refrigerated hauling and weathered tough times.
The new Vector 8611MT enables a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments.