When Do You Need Refrigerated Trailers (Reefer Trailers)?
Refrigerated trailers are enclosed, rectangular, temperature-controlled semi-trailers that are used to haul cold freight such as fish, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, and ice. These special trailers will keep frozen and refrigerated perishables from spoiling during transit. However, in colder areas of the world, refrigerated trailers are actually used for the exact opposite – to keep cargo from freezing.
Refrigerated Trailer Features
The following features have become quite popular with refrigerated trailers:
- High Impact Lining – This special lining will guard against damage from forklifts when loading, which keeps your interior fully-insulated and at the right temperature.
- Roll Sensors – Sensors on the trailer can detect early signs of instability and automatically engage the anti-lock braking system to prevent rollovers.
- Aluminum duct floors – Floors made out of aluminum last longer and are moisture-resistant.
- Stainless Steel Door Frame – Provides extra durability and resists corrosion.
Refrigerated Trailer Doors
The rear doors of a refrigerated trailer can be:
- Roll-Up – These doors easily open by rolling upwards from the bottom. They open the fastest, but also tend let out a lot of cold air, which can drive up energy costs. Since they let cold are out fast, use roll-up doors for long deliveries without many stops.
- Hinged Doors – Roll-up doors can gather dust and dirt in the tracks, which hinged doors do not have. Hinged doors also do not have a roll-up mechanism, giving them slight more floor space. Since they don’t let out as much cold air, hinged doors are typically used for local deliveries with many stops along the way.
Browse Refrigerated Trailers Listings On My Little Salesman
No matter if you are making local deliveries or driving across the country, My Little Salesman has refrigerated trailers that will keep your payload at the correct temperature every mile of the way. Simply select from the manufacturers shown here to start browsing reefer trailer listings today.