Stay cool: Refrigerated trailers and bodies
The thermal efficiency of any refrigerated truck body or trailer is a direct result of materials used and construction techniques. At Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, for example, a sandwich construction process for the company’s Blizzard, Guardian, Majestic and Cadet models includes using seamless exterior fiberglass panels and seamless interior liners called ArcticTherm, steel tubes and
Carrier Transicold introduces XtendFRESH atmosphere control technology
Carrier Transicold said its new XtendFRESH container atmosphere control system uses innovative technologies to help maintain the quality of shipped produce, while extending shipping distances to enable growers reach new customers. The XtendFRESH system actively controls oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and removes ethylene, a hormone given off by ripening produce that will accelerate ripening if left unchecked.
Added value: onboard IT
Using information in management systems and from onboard technology in new ways can pay dividends.
Plugging in to keep the cold stuff cold
460-volt power infrastructure is slowly making its way across the country, along with 120-volt power for cab conveniences.
Looking to the future of refrigerated transportation
Today’s technology helps fleets achieve higher levels of performance with lower total cost of ownership.
Ahead of the curve
K&J Trucking is making effective equipment and technology choices.
Tracking trailers and reefer temperatures
Always on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and productivity, refrigerated carriers are increasingly turning to trailer tracking and refrigeration unit monitoring solutions.
Carrier Transicold facility reaches safety milestone
At its Athens, Ga. plant, Carrier Transicold recently celebrated a safety milestone by surpassing 5 million hours without a lost-time injury. The company has recorded zero lost-time injuries at the facility since October 2006.
Paying more for quality parts
Today’s trucking fleets would rather pay more for quality parts, provided there is a clear return on investment.
Innovative solutions
D&D Sexton is adopting technologies that are reducing idle time and fuel costs.