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Friday February 17, 2023

Used Refrigerated Trucks Will Keep Your Logistics Cool

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GRC Trucks Written by Abby Bolger
Refrigerated Trucks Blog

Introduction

When you need to transport anything by truck there are always logistical problems attached which you must overcome to make a trouble-free trip and do a successful job. When the things you are transporting are temperature sensitive then the challenge becomes even greater – and so it’s essential to use a refrigerated truck.

There’s no getting away from the fact that these vehicles are more expensive – but new or used refrigerated trucks make it possible to haul perishable cargoes such as food, medicine, chemicals, electronics and more. The cooling system in each truck (often referred to as ‘reefers) contains a compressor, condenser and evaporator which ensure that cold temperatures are consistent throughout journeys. There are three types of reefer.

Three types of new or used refrigerated truck

  1. Refrigerated: Trailers which have a refrigerator / freezer so can maintain temperatures between –20 to 70 degrees F.
  2. Cryogenic: Mostly used to transport medical and technical supplies. Cryogenic trailers can maintain temperatures between 32 degrees and –230 degrees F.
  3. Heated: Used to transport chemicals, or any other product which requires warm temperatures.

Refrigerated trucks are more expensive

You will need to factor greater expense into your business calculations and budget. Refrigerated trucks cost more to run than ‘normal’ trucks, and this is due to the increased amount of fuel you will use caused by the heavier weight of the vehicle due to the refrigeration equipment, and the fuel used to ensure the temperature remains constant.

A big thing to check when buying used refrigerated trucks

Temperature range: Ensure that the temperature range of the refrigerated truck you intend on buying is adequate and suitable for the loads you will be transporting. It would not be good business to buy ‘any old’ refrigerated truck to then find it cannot achieve temperatures which are suitable for what you will be transporting.

Used refrigerated trucks are in demand

Now that we can safely say the world has ‘opened up again’ following the pandemic, it may not surprise you that new and used refrigerated trucks really are in demand. The truth is, they were in demand throughout it too, as food and medicine sales escalated. The global movement of goods runs throughout the year – and so refrigerated trucks are always popular.

Refrigerated trucks need accuracy

When you are using a refrigerated truck it is essential to know as much as possible about your load so that you can make sure the vehicle will maintain absolutely the right temperature throughout the journey. It is possible to cool the reefer in advance of loading up so that it is at the correct temperature right from the start. You must load and unload quickly and efficiently so that the goods move from the trailer into temperature-controlled storage.

Here at GRC we stock used refrigerated trucks which can help your business achieve efficient and accurate shipping of goods which need to remain within specific temperature ranges that a ‘normal’ truck cannot guarantee. You can choose from used Scania trucksused Volvo trucks or used DAF trucks for sale – we ship to anywhere in the world. If you are not sure exactly what you require just get in touch with us here at GRC and we will happily talk through your needs and find the right truck for you.

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