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Product safety features built into your trailer design will help maintain a safe environment. Regulations and legislation require that you protect the load from temperature variations and bacteria contamination of all sorts. Product safety features for multi-temp trailers will help to do this. Trailer Cleanout. A strong drainage system and antimicrobial surfaces can help manage … Continued

BACKHAUL RESTRICTIONS WITH A MULTI-TEMP TRAILER. Consider your trailer backhaul options when designing your trailer. Make it as large as you can to take advantage of backhaul opportunities. You want to take advantage of opportunities for trailer backhaul, but you’re already aware that a multi-temp trailer just can’t carry a 53′ foot load. You’ve got … Continued

Today, we’ll discuss specs for heavy-haul applications, and it is part of our series on How to Buy the Best Reefer Trailer.  If you’re considering spec’ing your trailer for heavy-haul applications, then you’re in the right place. We’ll review: Read: “How to Buy the Best Reefer Trailer” Examples of Heavy Haul Scenarios Bulk loads, anything that loads … Continued

Welcome to our series on Standard Trailer Options and Upgrades to consider when spec’ing your next reefer trailer. Today’s topic is Tire Size, Wheel Type, Suspension & Brake options for standard reefer trailers. [Read: “How to Buy the Best Reefer Trailer” Wheel Options: Powder-coated White steel (Most common) Aluminum: $1,500 upgrade Clean buff. Polished. Dura bright – … Continued

Welcome! In this article, we’re discussing standard reefer trailer specs and the maxium weight it can haul without exceeding the federal GVWR. If you are looking to buy a standard reefer trailer, one question you might be asking yourself is, “How much weight can I haul?” Here, we’ll review a standard reefer trailer and answer … Continued

Welcome! This series of articles discusses options for standard reefer trailers and upgrades you’ll want to consider when spec’ing your next reefer. [Read more about “How to Buy the Best Reefer Trailer”] Today we’re talking about Insulation, Light packages, and Stainless Steel options for standard reefer trailers. More insulation means greater ability to hold temperatures, and more … Continued

Today in our series, we’re discussing Wearband, Load Securement, and Side Panel Options for a standard reefer trailer. And it is part of our series on How To Buy the Best Reefer Trailer. Wearband Options: Wearband options for standard reefer trailer. HD Wearband and Polar X Fiberglass. [Read more about “How to Buy the Best Reefer Trailer”] Typically, … Continued

Winning the Battle between Mother Nature and Your Multi-Temp Trailer This is the reason you’re buying a multi-temp trailer. Controlling temperatures at different ranges in zones in multi-temp trailers can be more challenging than it might seem. If you have experience with single-temp trailers, you understand the battle between mother nature and ambient temperature and … Continued

Today our topic is How to Spec a Reefer Trailer for Hauling Produce, and it is part of our video series on How to Buy the Best Refrigerated Trailer. If you’re buying a trailer for hauling produce, you’re also considering your airflow and floor options to keep your product fresh. In this article, we’ll review options … Continued