Reefer truck
Also called: reefer, refrigerated trailer, cold chain truck
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A reefer truck is a trailer fitted with a refrigeration unit that holds a set temperature, used for frozen and chilled food and pharmaceuticals, carrying up to 26 tonnes.
What a reefer truck is
A reefer truck (refrigerated trailer) is fitted with its own refrigeration unit that holds a set temperature for the whole trip, unlike a plain enclosed trailer, which only shields cargo from the outside without actively cooling it.
Payload and use
It carries up to 26 tonnes on a 13.6 m trailer, used for frozen and chilled food, medicines and pharmaceutical products, and dairy and produce that spoil without refrigeration.
Reefer vs box trailer
A box trailer protects cargo from sun and dust only, while a reefer actively controls and holds the temperature inside the body for the whole move. Picking the wrong one means losing temperature-sensitive cargo.
When to choose it
Choose a reefer for any cargo that spoils or changes when exposed to road heat — cargo that needs a set temperature throughout the trip, not just cover from the sun.
What to specify when booking
When you book a reefer, state the required temperature range (chilled or frozen) and the cargo type, since some products need a tighter range than others for the whole trip.
Book a reefer at an upfront price
In the Mirabk app, choose a reefer for your temperature-sensitive cargo and an upfront price appears before you book. A verified driver then carries it through to its destination.