Refrigerated Freight Shipping

Cold Chain Freight That Stays Cold

When your freight requires temperature control, the stakes are high. A single temperature excursion can spoil a full truckload of produce, compromise a pharmaceutical shipment, or trigger a costly food safety recall. MyExpressFreight connects you to a network of FSMA-compliant reefer carriers with modern, well-maintained refrigerated equipment — and the documentation protocols to back it up.

From frozen freight running at -10°F to fresh produce at 34°F to controlled room temperature pharmaceuticals at 59°F, our team matches your cargo to the right equipment, verifies pre-cool procedures, and monitors temperature compliance from origin to destination.

• • Frozen, chilled, and controlled room temperature (CRT) freight
• • FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule compliant carriers
• • Real-time temperature monitoring and data logger availability
• • Pre-cool verification before loading on all cold-sensitive freight
• • Multi-temperature (multi-temp) trailers for mixed-temp loads
• • Pharmaceutical GDP-compliant cold chain available
• • Same-day quotes on most reefer lanes
• • Cross-border refrigerated service to Canada and Mexico

Reefer Trailer Specs & Temperature Ranges

Understanding reefer equipment capabilities helps you choose the right service level and avoid temperature excursions that put your freight — and your customers — at risk.

Trailer Length:

53-foot standard; 48-foot available on select lanes

Interior Width:

96–98 inches (refrigeration unit reduces interior width slightly vs. dry van)

Interior Height:

104–106 inches (floor channels for airflow reduce usable height)

Max Freight Weight:

42,500–44,000 lbs (reefer unit and insulation add ~3,000 lbs vs. dry van)

Frozen Range:

-20°F to 0°F (ice cream, frozen foods, frozen seafood)

Chilled / Fresh Range:

33°F to 45°F (produce, dairy, fresh meat, fresh seafood)

Controlled Room Temp (CRT):

59°F to 77°F (pharmaceuticals, chocolate, wine)

Pallet Capacity:

24–26 standard pallets (floor channels reduce sliding pallet count slightly)

Reefer Service Options

We offer a full range of refrigerated service levels to match every cold chain requirement — from a single spot load to year-round contract coverage on dedicated reefer lanes.

Spot Reefer:

One-time loads priced at current market rates. Ideal for seasonal freight, overflow volume, or testing new temperature-controlled lanes before committing to contract rates.

Contract Reefer Lanes:

Pre-negotiated rates and committed capacity on your recurring temperature-controlled lanes. Protects against seasonal reefer market spikes — especially during summer produce season.

Multi-Temperature Loads:

Trailers with two or three independently controlled temperature zones allow frozen, chilled, and ambient products to ship on the same trailer — reducing cost for mixed-temp shippers.

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain:

GDP-compliant lanes with validated equipment, certified temperature data loggers, chain-of-custody documentation, and post-delivery temperature reports for regulatory compliance.

Expedited Reefer:

Priority booking for time-critical temperature-controlled freight. Same-day and next-day pickup available in most markets for perishable cargo that cannot wait.

Cross-Border Reefer:

Refrigerated service into Canada via major border crossings with CFIA and CBSA compliance, and Mexico cross-border reefer through Laredo and other southern border ports with SENASICA documentation.

Why Choose MyExpressFreight for Reefer

Reefer freight demands a higher standard than general freight — from equipment quality to carrier protocols. Here is what sets our cold chain program apart.

FSMA-Compliant Carrier Network:

Every reefer carrier we use is vetted for FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule compliance — including equipment sanitation records, pre-cool procedures, and temperature documentation practices.

Pre-Cool Verification:

We confirm trailer temperature is at or below the required set point before loading begins on all frozen and chilled shipments — no warm trailers at your dock.

Temperature Monitoring:

Real-time telematics visibility on reefer unit performance throughout transit. Data loggers available for pharmaceutical and high-value food shipments.

Excursion Response Protocol:

If a temperature alarm triggers during transit, our team is notified immediately and coordinates carrier response — including rerouting to a cold storage facility if necessary.

Same-Day Quotes:

Competitive reefer rates returned same-day on most lanes. Seasonal produce and holiday food freight quoted with priority during peak demand windows.

Dedicated Cold Chain Support:

A real specialist who understands reefer freight — not a generalist dispatcher who treats your temperature-sensitive cargo like a dry van load.