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Gateway Truck & Refrigeration Becomes Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer

NGT News

Gateway Truck & Refrigeration has completed the training and facility upgrades to become the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealership in Illinois. Gateway has been in business for more than 30 years and operates two Volvo Trucks dealership locations in Collinsville, Ill., and Wright City, Mo.

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Refrigerated Trucking How-To For Motor Carriers

Trinity Logistics

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

As one of the fastest-growing markets, some key factors to consider when managing refrigerated freight and how reefer contract rates have been impacted include these core areas of focus. These trailers also offer the convenience of intermodal shipping , which offers many transportation options (trucks, trains and ships).

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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight. Andy Bahr is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a freight brokerage that specializes in refrigerated truckload shipments (reefers). About Andy Bahr.

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Trailer Refrigeration Taken to Next Level with Advancer, Claims Thermo King

Logistics Business Magazine

With fully variable airflow, unrivalled fuel efficiency, and a significantly lowered cost of ownership, the Advancer represents the future of trailer refrigeration. At Thermo King, we understand that with being a leader comes the responsibility to advance the technology and capability for refrigerated transport.

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China’s First Fresh Produce Block Train Moved By DB Schenker

Logistics Manager

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker will soon make their inaugural shipment of fresh produce using a block train with 11 refrigerator containers to transport goods to Moscow Walter West Station from Qingbaijiang International Railway Port in Chengdu, China.

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Reefer Trucking and Containers: Ensuring Safe Transport of Perishable Goods

GoShip Blog

Reefer trucking is used for road travel, and reefer containers are for sea or train journeys. Imagine a big refrigerator on wheels or a giant cold box for ships and trains. Reefer containers are like big fridge boxes that can be put on ships or trains for long trips across countries or oceans.