Chemours
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Refrigerated Transporter

Cold-chain chemistry: Chemours advances sustainable TRU refrigerant technology

May 17, 2022
Chemours advances sustainable TRU refrigerant technology with new low-GWP solutions
TetherTech
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Refrigerated Transporter

Former NASCAR driver’s securement system helps prevent potentially deadly wheel-offs

May 16, 2022
MEA Forensics estimates there are 50,000 of these events in North America annually. One reefer fleet manager believes the TetherTech Hub System can eliminate them.
GCCA
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Reefer Operations

GCCA, Cold Chain Federation bolster partnership

New agreement provides cold chain professionals around the world with more opportunities for collaboration
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Reefer Operations

Polar King achieves ISO certifications

The International Organization for Standardization certifies Polar King and its subsidiaries for meeting strict standards in environmental and quality management.

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Carrier Transicold names top dealers for 2021

Transport Refrigeration of South Dakota and TCC Equipamientos garner Dealer of the Year honors for North America and Latin America, respectively.
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Emerson launches new cargo temperature trackers

The GO Real-Time 4G/5G-LT series provides 60 days of monitoring for a range of cold chain applications, including frozen foods.
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Thermo King to expand operations in South Carolina

The transport refrigeration company’s $30 million investment in Greenville County is expected to create 220 new jobs and sustain its future growth.
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Morgan unveils reefer concept truck

A recent collaboration with Lion Electric and Thermo King produces a highly efficient, 24-foot battery electric refrigerated vehicle.
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Lineage absorbs MTC Logistics

The acquisition of the cold-chain provider expands the company’s access to U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, and adds nearly 38 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled capacity....
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C.R. England turns to ZF’s new air disc brakes

The refrigerated transporter plans to transition its entire fleet of 4,000 trucks to MAXXUS L2.0 ADBs by 2024 to improve performance and reliability.
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ORBCOMM launches next-gen IoT solution for reefer container operations

The new CT 3500 telematics device leverages enhanced functionality and analytics to deliver real-time visibility and control across the supply chain.
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Tendergrass recognizes Americold operation

Company’s Farmers Produce business in Sanford, N.C., earns inaugural 3PL of the Year Award for exceptional service
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Refrigerated Vehicles & Equipment

Meritor, ConMet to work together on zero-emissions reefer trailer systems

New collaboration to include development of purpose-built trailer suspensions and brakes, and tire inflation utilizing the PreSet Plus eHub.
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Refrigerated Vehicles & Equipment

SAF-Holland TRAKr e-axle coming to N.A. market for reefer applications

March 14, 2022
TRAKr turns axle rotation into electrical energy and sends it to a battery under the trailer to power auxiliary systems such as a transportation refrigeration unit.
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Reefer Operations

US Foods further reduces fleet’s carbon footprint

Company to transition all California broadline distribution centers to renewable diesel fuel this year, add 30 electric fleets by end of 2023
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Refrigerated Vehicles & Equipment

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems introduces automated reefer door

New MD2000 solution opens and closes automatically, reducing worker frustration, promoting FSMA best practices, and optimizing temperature control.
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Phillips Connect, Utility Trailers launch smart trailer partnership

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Sysco to deploy new zero-emission transport refrigeration technology

ConMet eMobility, Carrier Transicold team with foodservice distributor to deliver electric solution for commercial reefer trailers.
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Refrigerated Vehicles & Equipment

Carrier Transicold boosts reefer fleet operations

Telematics now are a standard feature on the company’s top transport refrigeration units, including the X4 and Vector 8000 series.
Thermo King
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Refrigerated Vehicles & Equipment

Thermo King names top 2021 dealers

Thermo King of Dallas takes tops honors for North America, LOGINSA of Guatemala secures performance award for Latin America
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B&G further boosts trucker compensation

After Alabama-based reefer carrier’s second pay increase in six months, OTR and regional drivers can earn up to 55 cents per mile, four extra checks a year
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Refrigerated Transporter

Hirschbach to acquire John Christner Trucking

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Wabash rebrands, drops legacy product names

During its Q4 earnings call, the company also reported a record backlog of $2.5 billion, up 31% from the third quarter and up 70% year-over-year—meaning the 2022 orderbook for...
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Thermo King expert breaks down new refrigerant’s benefits

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