Refrigerated Transport

Precision temperature control from pickup to delivery — keeping your perishables fresh every mile of the journey.

dry van shipping runs on the same dispatch, safety program and professional dry van drivers that keep our refrigerated fleet on schedule

Fresh Freight. Every Time!

Our refrigerated transport services are built for shippers who cannot afford temperature failures. As one of our four freight transportation services, reefer is where US Cargo Enterprise started and what we run most: modern reefer units with advanced climate control, real-time monitoring, and reefer drivers trained in cold-chain protocols before they ever haul a temperature-sensitive load.

Whether you’re shipping fresh produce, meat, dairy, or beverages, our reefer fleet maintains the precise temperature range your product requires — from the moment we load to the moment we deliver.

Reefer Trucking Across All 48 States

US Cargo Enterprise provides refrigerated transport services across all 48 contiguous states. Our reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, are pre-cooled before loading, and log temperatures continuously from pickup to delivery — so produce, meat, dairy, frozen foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals arrive exactly as they left the dock.

Temperature-Controlled Shipping, Verified Every Mile

Temperature-controlled trucking only works when the cold chain is unbroken — not just “cold at pickup and cold at delivery,” but documented at every point in between. That is the difference between a refrigerated freight carrier and a truck that happens to have a reefer unit on the front. Here is how we protect your product on every load:

Pre-Trip Inspection & Pre-Cool

Every trailer is inspected and brought to your required set point before it arrives at your dock — we never load into a warm box.

Continuous Monitoring in Transit

Reefer units record temperatures throughout the run, and dispatch is alerted the moment a reading drifts — whether the load is fresh produce at 34°F or frozen food transport at -10°F.

Documentation With Every Delivery

You receive the temperature log alongside proof of delivery, giving you the records your receivers, auditors and insurers ask for.

Food-Safety Compliance

Our cold-chain procedures follow the FDA’s Sanitary Transportation rule (FSMA) for carriers of human and animal food.

A Refrigerated Trucking Company Built for the Cold Chain

US Cargo Enterprise has hauled refrigerated freight since 2003. Cold chain is not a side offering we added to win extra loads — it is the core of the fleet, backed by drivers who understand that a produce receiver rejecting a warm trailer costs you far more than the freight bill.

If your lanes repeat weekly, ask about dedicated trucking services with reefer equipment assigned to your freight. And if a load absolutely cannot wait, our expedited freight service runs reefer too.

Industries We Haul For

Fresh Produce

Fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens shipped from farm to distribution center with precision temperature control.

Meat & Poultry

Beef, pork, chicken, and seafood transported under strict cold-chain protocols to maintain safety and freshness.

Dairy & Eggs

Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and egg products moved efficiently across regional and national distribution lanes.

Beverages

Beer, wine, juice, and specialty cold drinks shipped in temperature-stable conditions from producer to retailer.

Pharmaceuticals

Temperature-sensitive medications and healthcare products transported with full documentation and compliance.

Floral & Specialty

Flowers, plants, and premium perishables delivered fresh for retail florists and specialty distributors nationwide.

Frozen Foods

Ice cream, frozen meals, and pre-packaged frozen items hauled at precise sub-zero temperatures coast to coast.

Grocery & Retail

Refrigerated grocery items for major supermarket chains, club stores, and regional retail distribution networks.

How Reefer Shipping Works With US Cargo

1
Get Your Rate

Enter your ZIP codes in the instant freight quote tool, pick Refrigerated, and see an estimate in seconds, or call dispatch for multi-stop and special-handling loads.

2
We Pre-Cool & Pick Up

A pre-cooled trailer at your required set point arrives in your pickup window, and the driver verifies pulp temperature at loading.

3
Monitored Transit

The reefer unit holds and records your set point across the route; you get updates, not surprises.

4
Delivery With Documentation

Your receiver signs, and you get proof of delivery with the full temperature log.

Reefer or Dry Van? A 30-Second Answer

It belongs in a reefer if…

…heat, cold or humidity can damage it: food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, florals, some chemicals and cosmetics. The refrigeration unit protects freight from both summer heat and winter freezing.

Dry van fits if…

…it is shelf-stable and just needs to stay clean, dry and secure. Dry van shipping costs less and books faster because the equipment is more plentiful.

Reefer rates typically run higher than dry van on the same lane because of fuel for the refrigeration unit and tighter equipment supply. Not sure which your product needs? Send us the commodity and lane and a dispatcher will tell you straight.

A Refrigerated Trucking Company Built for the Cold Chain

US Cargo Enterprise has hauled refrigerated freight since 2003. Cold chain is not a side offering we added to win extra loads — it is the core of the fleet, backed by drivers who understand that a produce receiver rejecting a warm trailer costs you far more than the freight bill.

If your lanes repeat weekly, ask about dedicated trucking services with reefer equipment assigned to your freight. And if a load absolutely cannot wait, our expedited freight service runs reefer too.

 

Refrigerated Transport FAQ

What temperature range can your reefer trailers maintain?

Our reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, covering deep-frozen products, standard frozen at 0°F to -10°F, fresh and chilled goods at 34–38°F, and controlled ambient loads. Trailers are pre-cooled to your required temperature before loading begins.

Our reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, covering deep-frozen products, standard frozen at 0°F to -10°F, fresh and chilled goods at 34–38°F, and controlled ambient loads. Trailers are pre-cooled to your required temperature before loading begins.

ur reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, covering deep-frozen products, standard frozen at 0°F to -10°F, fresh and chilled goods at 34–38°F, and controlled ambient loads. Trailers are pre-cooled to your required temperature before loading begins.

Our reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, covering deep-frozen products, standard frozen at 0°F to -10°F, fresh and chilled goods at 34–38°F, and controlled ambient loads. Trailers are pre-cooled to your required temperature before loading begins.

Our reefer trailers hold any set point from -20°F to +70°F, covering deep-frozen products, standard frozen at 0°F to -10°F, fresh and chilled goods at 34–38°F, and controlled ambient loads. Trailers are pre-cooled to your required temperature before loading begins.

Ready to Ship Cold Chain Freight?

Get an instant reefer rate in seconds, or talk to a dispatcher about your lanes, volumes and temperature requirements.
Trucks are available for spot loads and standing schedules alike.

Explore Our Other Freight Transportation Services

Dry Van Shipping

Secure, protected transport for non-perishable goods — groceries, retail merchandise, and general freight delivered safely and on schedule across the nation.

Dedicated Service

Consistent, scheduled lanes tailored specifically to your business. A long-term logistics partnership designed to keep your supply chain reliable and cost-effective.

Expedited Service

When speed is critical, our expedited team moves fast. Priority handling, direct routes, and dedicated drivers ensure your time-sensitive freight arrives when it must.