How important is technology to today’s supply chains? Imagine operating a business without the tools that have become ubiquitous—Internet, telecommunications, automation—and it becomes very obvious how deeply imbedded technology has become, starting with sourcing and procurement and/or the growing and production process, all the way to transportation, distribution, and everything in between, including trade finance, tracking and tracing, and managing risk and compliance. Continue Reading

Emerald Technology Partners is preparing to test a new refrigeration system that it says will eliminate the use of fossil fuels and still maintain a cool operating environment for refrigerated loads. Continue Reading

The California Air Resources Board has reminded heavy diesel truck owners that new emission rules take effect Jan. 1 and they may need to report their compliance online. Continue Reading

An increase in market rates and freight volumes for refrigerated trailers indicates that things may be getting back to normal weather-wise after tumultuous storms hit the Midwest, South and Northeast in recent weeks and months. The 7 percent rise, according to TransCore’s Truckload Rate Index, is being attributed to the demand for seasonal produce that may have been put on hold or disrupted because of disruptions caused by Continue Reading

Great Dane's Classic Truckload Reefer the Industry's Lightest

LOUISVILLE, KY – Furthering Great Dane’s reputation as the industry leader in reefer innovation, its newly redesigned Classic Truckload refrigerated trailer is on display March 31-April 2 in Booth #34075 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Combining traditional strength and timeless excellence for long-lasting dependability, the 53 ft. reefer is further enhanced by featuring company-exclusive products ThermoGuard and CorroGuard, which respectively, help extend the useful life of refrigerated trailers and combat equipment deterioration and corrosion.

Designed to meet the unique needs of today’s truckload carrier, the Classic Truckload offers unmatched protection against everyday abuses of demanding operations, and low maintenance features for extended peace of mind. Backed by the renowned reputation of Great Dane’s original Continue Reading

Despite a challenge from the American Trucking Associations (ATA), California’s “reefer retrofit” rule requiring trucks in and out of the state to upgrade its transport refrigeration unit (TRU) with the goal of helping to reduce emissions will stand. ATA petitioned the courts to reconsider the rule, which has been enforced in California since Jan. 1, because the state essentially Continue Reading

Another product from Grote’s WhiteLight product line, the 61F61 Motion-Activated Dome Lamp, is intended for refrigerated trailer applications. Designed to withstand 100 percent humidity – a common challenge – this motion-activated LED dome light uses a rugged, sealed sensor. No on/off switch, thanks to the motion activation, offers further Continue Reading

Thermo King’s recently introduced high-output version of its Smart Power electric standby option offers numerous environmental benefits, according to the company. With features like quicker pre-cool and less run time for customers hauling larger frozen loads, along with a greater overall cooling capacity, the high-output option allows for Continue Reading

PAR Logistics Management Systems’ Reefer Watch provides real-time monitoring of food product temperature every 15 minutes during transit cycles and also provides immediate alerts to drivers and shipping managers, thanks to a GPS positioning satellite antenna that transmits vital information concerning cargo temperature Continue Reading