Trailers, Trucks Thermo King offers remote monitoring, roadside support March 15, 2023 Thermo King has opened a Remote Operating Center (ROC) to support its refrigeration units in the field. The system provides 24/7 roadside assistance for transport refrigeration…
Other, Trailers Carrier reefers offer fuel savings, lifetime CARB compliance July 28, 2022 Carrier Transicold has introduced four new trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) it says offer double-digit fuel efficiency improvements and lifetime compliance with California Air Resource Board (CARB)…
Sustainability Many options being explored to eliminate TRU emissions May 17, 2022 Smaller engines that power transportation refrigeration units (TRUs) will not escape scrutiny as the trucking industry faces the broader challenge of decarbonizing commercial vehicles. In fact, there are already aggressive…
Equipment PIT Group studies the efficiency of refrigerated trailers and reefer units August 31, 2021 Lined up side by side in a large courtyard of the Centre de formation en transport routier de Saint-Jérôme, eight refrigerated trailers are buzzing with technicians and researchers from PIT…
Equipment Thermo King commits to deploying full line of all-electric refrigeration units August 30, 2021 Thermo King says it will invest more than $100 million over the next three years to produce a fully electric product for every segment of the cold chain by 2025…
Equipment Thermo King forms council to examine electrification of industry August 20, 2021 Thermo King has formed an industry council to better understand the trucking industry’s coming shift to zero emissions transport and to develop a roadmap to an all-electric transport industry. “Reducing…
Equipment Thermo King dealers plan to up game through Blue Track program August 6, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Thermo King has launched its Blue Track elite service delivery model, which it says was piloted in 2019 and will improve service for customers. Dealers from across…
Trailers Thermo King reveals lighter-weight TRU November 11, 2019 Thermo King has introduced the SLXi Local transportation unit, which it says is up to 200 lbs lighter than other offerings. The company says it’s ideal for urban distribution and…
Software, Trailers Carrier Transicold updates app May 22, 2019 Carrier Transicold has updated its dealer locator app, adding new features and expanding its service network. The app, now dubbed Carrier Transicold Dealers, is used by customers to find dealers…
Other Carrier Transicold debuts Supra S6 refrigeration unit March 25, 2019 Carrier Transicold has introduced a new Supra S6 truck refrigeration unit, which it says boosts performance, efficiency and reliability, and features a contemporary new design. The Supra S6 is designed…
Business Management Hiway/Eskimo group acquires company, adds to leadership team October 17, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Following the Hiway/Eskimo Refrigeration merger, the company has now acquired Chill Tech Reefer Services, and has added to its leadership team. Chill Tech, an independent transport refrigeration…
Equipment Waterloo researchers look to reduce idling food delivery trucks June 16, 2017 WATERLOO, Ont. – Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they’ve developed a way for refrigerated delivery trucks to reduce emissions while idling and to save fuel costs. In a…
Equipment Carrier Transicold to release telematics system August 8, 2016 ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold is now offering a customized telematics solution for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs) allowing fleets to manage their assets through remote refrigeration unit monitoring, control…
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies showcases new body March 9, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies visited the NTEA Work Truck Show to showcase its new Alpine series body, developed with parent company Great Dane. The 24-ft. aluminum Alpine…
Health & Safety Impending US food safety rules will affect carriers May 18, 2014 The US is modernizing its food safety regulations and Canadian carriers will be affected
