Are their reefer trailers with wooden floors?

The original reefer service vehicles had been designed after the original dry trailers, which often used wooden floors to aid in air circulation. These wooden floor reefers are still being used for goods such as produce, or anything that needs the lots of circulation.

1. Do reefer trailers have wood floors?
2. What type of material is used on the floor of a reefer trailer?
3. Which reefer trailer is the best?
4. Why is it called a reefer trailer?
5. How much does a reefer cost?
6. What do I need to know about reefer trailers?
7. Do reefer trailers heat?
8. How long does a reefer trailer last?
9. How many hours will a carrier reefer last?
10. How long will a reefer unit run?
11. Are reefer trailers insulated?
12. Does reefer pay more?
13. Can you use a reefer as a dry van?

Do reefer trailers have wood floors?

Aluminum is the standard material for reefer floors, and floor and trailer manufacturers say design is as important as the material itself; air flow is a vital atmospheric component for perishables.

What type of material is used on the floor of a reefer trailer?

The floor stringers should be made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) for strength and longevity. HDPE won't absorb moisture, swell, or weaken.

Which reefer trailer is the best?

The Great Dane Everest reefer is designed for refrigerated carriers who value safety and efficiency. It is the highest performing, most thermally efficient trailer available, because it is built using the highest quality components and technology available for the greatest return on your investment.

Why is it called a reefer trailer?

What Is A Reefer Trailer? In trucking, a “reefer” is a refrigerated trailer that gets attached to a semi-truck in order to transport perishables and other temperature-sensitive goods. It was originally the ice cream industry that gave birth to the reefer around 1925.

How much does a reefer cost?

Reefer rates currently average $2.97 per mile at the national level, but this rate varies by region.

What do I need to know about reefer trailers?

Typically reefer trailers come in standard lengths between 28 and 53 feet, and do not exceed 13.5 feet in height. The load on a reefer truck should never exceed 44,000 pounds. Alternatively, for smaller loads of temperature controlled goods, refrigerated vans and sprinters can be used.

Do reefer trailers heat?

While reefers are designed to keep the material inside cool or cold, they don't cool cargo initially. ... The average reefer maintains temperatures within a range of about -13 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. However, there are highly specialized refrigeration units that go as low as -85 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long does a reefer trailer last?

There is no hard fast number, but we generally consider a reefer to be “older” at 20,000 hours, and wouldn't rely on anything above 30,000 hours. Manufacturers routinely claim their reefer units will last 40,000 hours, but that's a lot like a car with 300,000 miles.

How many hours will a carrier reefer last?

Reefer units last roughly 40,000 hours—about eight years. Once they've hit that mark, chances are they've become unreliable.

How long will a reefer unit run?

Reefer Trailers typically can run for two days without a refuel if opened only once or twice a day. Three days if you go a weekend without opening the trailer if fueled on Friday. If you have staff leaving the door open regularly expect to need fuel daily.

Are reefer trailers insulated?

Living Inside a Reefer Trailer

The reefer trailer already comes fully insulated, so it will last a lot longer than normal trailers and have fewer utility bills. You will have to put in a good amount of work or money but you could be living in the trailer for years.

Does reefer pay more?

Refrigerated truck drivers typically average more per mile than dry van and flatbed drivers. At Knight Transportation, reefer drivers average 2-3 cents more per mile. Combined with averaging 150-200 more miles per week, reefer drivers create the opportunity to increase pay in two ways, helping each trip earn more.

Can you use a reefer as a dry van?

The answer to that question is, yes, of course. Dry freight shippers don't often remember that they can actually make good use of reefer trailers to ship their goods. ... If the freight is moving to active produce-shipping markets, shippers can save 6-17% on their freight shipments.