Thermo King program offers rebate for TracKing system
A program from Thermo King may entitle customers to a rebate of up to $500 when combining the company’s Thermo Gard Assurance maintenance program and TracKing Telematics web-based asset management system.
Intelligent solutions reduce fuel consumption
Refrigerated fleet operators can take advantage of new technologies and practices to reduce their fleets’ fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of rising per-gallon prices.
Adding Up
Effective management practices are helping Maines Paper & Food Service control costs and prepare for the future
Wi-Fi capabilities of reefers
Many fleet operators are discovering the cost, efficiency, cargo safety and quality advantages of adopting web-enabled software solutions.
Carrier Transicold’s Virtual Tech improves reefer uptime
Carrier Transicold has introduced Virtual Tech, a comprehensive diagnostic application that continually monitors trailer refrigeration unit operation to help avert potential system problems.
Thermo King adds Precedent temperature control trailer platform
The company said its new Precedent trailer temperature control platform is built from the ground up to deliver double-digit fuel savings, best-in-class performance and lower lifecycle costs, while providing regulatory compliance and peace of mind for trailer owners and operators.
Greener options for refrigerated transport
Advancements in transport refrigeration unit (TRU) technologies make it possible for operators to improve environmental performance, reduce fuel consumption and improve cost structure.
Carrier Transicold offers new EcoForward Technologies
Systems with EcoForward technologies include 2.2-liter diesel engines with additional sensors and electronic control modules. Performance gains from the application of EcoForward technologies mean engine power can be reduced by 18% to 20%, putting them within the scope of EPA’s Tier 4 standard for non-highway engines rated at 11 to 25 HP.
Midlands Carrier Transicold to distribute Idle Free electric APU
Midlands Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to sell, install and service Idle Free Systems’ Idle Free electric APU, which the maker said meets all driver heat, air conditioning and electricity needs without jeopardizing the productivity of the truck.
Taking the first STEP
The federally-funded Shorepower Truck Electrification Project is developing infrastructure for electrical connections at truck stops along major freight corridors across the U.S.