Reefer trucking guides
Written by our dispatch desk for owner-operators and small fleets running reefers. Every rule is cited, every market number has a source and a date.
Loads and freight
- Reefer freight brokersWhat reefer brokers check, the temp and claims terms on rate cons, payment terms and how to vet a broker.Updated
- Reefer load boardsBoard prices checked October 2026, criteria for choosing one, reefer filters and fraud red flags.Updated
- Refrigerated freightChilled, frozen and controlled-ambient freight, the FDA carrier duties, documentation and preventing claims.Updated
Rates and money
Rules and compliance
Equipment
- Temperature and run timeFollowing shipper temps, continuous vs cycle, pre-cooling, cool-down time, fuel consumption and run time per tank.Updated
- Reefer trailer dimensionsInside and outside dimensions of 53 and 48 ft reefers, pallet capacity, tare and legal cargo weight, with an interactive cutaway.Updated
- What is a reefer truck?How a refrigerated trailer and its unit work, what reefers haul, and the pros and cons of reefer trucking.Updated
Starting and growing
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