Benefits of Refrigerated Trucking for Perishable Items

An established presence in the North Royalton, Ohio community, Thomas Cutura holds freight agent and sales manager responsibilities with White Line Freight. Committed to delivering quality service at the best rates, Thomas Cutura and his team handle a full range of nationwide shipping solutions, from heavy hauls to frozen and refrigerated trucking (reefer).

A freight shipping method for food and other temperature-sensitive items, refrigerated trucking makes use of trailers with built-in refrigeration systems that maintain the products in the state they were in when loaded. Beyond perishable food items, other types of items commonly transported with reefers include pharmaceuticals, live plants, and personal care products.

When properly outfitted and maintained, the reefer will provide effective protection against damage and spoilage, even over long distances and across a variety of weather conditions. On-board monitors of the cooling system enable the driver, as well as others with remote access, to evaluate any risk to the safety or quality of the refrigerated products as they move through the supply chain.

Another important aspect of the equation is loading, which makes it critical to secure services from a firm able to ensure the expeditious loading of temperature sensitive product. Keep in mind that reefer’s cooling units are not always run throughout the loading and unloading process, as this will reflect the preferences and protocol of the consignee or shipper.