Each year, Refrigerated Transporter publishes its Annual Gross Revenue Report—Refrigerated Fleets. It is the only compilation of revenue figures focused exclusively on the temperature-controlled transport industry. The report is compiled only from the data supplied to us by each individual carrier.
2019 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2020)
Archived Reports:
Many of the following reports provide a wide range of information, including rate of growth, profit margins, and operating ratios. To view the text of these previous articles online, or to view a PDF of the complete report including individual charts, click on the links below:
2019 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2020)
2018 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2019)
2017 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2018)
2016 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2017)
2015 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2016)
2014 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2015)
2013 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2014)
2012 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2013)
2011 Full-Year Results (PDF) (May 2012)
2010 Full-Year Results (PDF) (June 2011)
2009 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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The recession’s toll: Reefer revenue shifts into reverse, though bright spots glimmer (April 2010)
2008 Full-Year Results (PDF)
2007 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Refrigerated carriers withstand unfavorable business conditions, increase revenues (Sept 2008 issue)
2006 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Even with more competition and challenges, refrigerated carriers report sustained growth and operating ratios (Sept 2007 issue)
2005 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Refrigerated carriers report rising revenue, operating ratios show steady declines (Sept 2006 issue)
2004 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Refrigerated carrier revenue continues rising; operating ratios show steady improvements (Sept 2005 issue)
2003 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Refrigerated carrier revenue rises, operating ratios show improvement (Sept 2004 issue)
2002 Full-Year Results (PDF)
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Refrigerated carrier revenue rises as margins remain narrow (Sept 2003 issue)
2001 Full-Year Results (PDF)
