Reefer trailer guide
Visually, reefers look like semi-trailers.
Functionally, there is a difference between reefer trailers and semi-trailers. And that is their ability to maintain a temperature-controlled ambiance inside the trailer during the transit.
This functional characteristic gives reefer trailers the ability to transport perishable products such as meat, fish, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and pharmaceutical products.
The products from the above list fall under the category of refrigerated products.
For safe delivery, the refrigerated products require a temperature-controlled ambiance inside the trailer box during transportation.
Below, find out more about the different aspects of reefer trailers such as setting up temperature ranges inside the trailer and operating and maintaining reefer trailers.

Why are reefers used in the trucking industry?
What is a reefer trailer - find out how a reefer trailer is defined and many other aspects of it.
What is a chute on a reefer trailer - find out what is a chute and 3 other designs it may have.
Reefer trailer fuel - find out the aspects of reefer trailer fuel.
What is an electric reefer - find out what are the different aspects of a electric reefer.
What is refrigerated freight - find out what type of freight fall under refrigerated freight.

How to understand reefer equipment?
Reefer vs dry van - find out the differences between a reefer and a dry van.
Refrigerated trailer manufacturers - find a list of reefer trailer makers.
Types of refrigerated trailers - find the description of the two main types of refrigerated trailers.

How to make money with reefers?
Does reefer pay more than dry van - find out the reasons why reefers pay drivers more than dry van do.

How to set temperature ranges in the reefer?
Refrigerated trailer temperature range - find out the standard temperature ranges for different types of refrigerated products.
Reefer continuous vs cycle settings - find out what is the difference between continuous and cycle settings.

How to operate and maintain reefer trailers?
How to load a 53 foot reefer trailer - find out the correct steps of loading a reefer trailer.
Reefer trailer maintenance - find out tips on how to maintain a reefer trailer.