There is always a demand for fresh products and the reefers that support them.
A refrigerator truck is a van or truck designed to carry perishable freight at specific temperatures Like refrigerator cars, refrigerated trucks differ from simple insulated and ventilated vans (commonly used for transporting fruit), neither of which are fitted with cooling apparatus. Refreigerator trucks can be ice-cooled, equipped with any one of a variety of mechanical refreigeration systems powered by small displacement diesel engines, or utilize carbon dioxide (either as dry Ice or in liquid form) as a cooling, agent. The transport refrigeration sector Is a significant user of HFCs. The majority of transport refrigeration is for road vehicles including vans, trucks and trailers. The refrigerated transport sector also Includes shipping containers and specialized systems used for rail freight, ships and aircraft.
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Earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows you to pursue a wide variety of job opportunities. For new truckers, driving a refrigerated truck, also called a reefer, is one of the most common options. The majority of reefer trucks transport food, although other temperature-sensitive items may also be hauled in these vehicles. The pay is competitive and qualified drivers are in the high demand.
Some of the benefits of driving a refrigerated truck include:
Higher Pay
The majority of long-haul trucking jobs pay per mile, and the rate will depend on driver experience, the type of freight, and other factors. Refrigerated hauls involve additional responsibilities such as temperature monitoring so they typically pay more to compensate for these duties.
Stable Demand
Food transport is essential year-round so there aren’t typically seasonal variations in the demand for refrigerated drivers. Fresh food also isn’t influenced by the economy in the same way as other types of freight. This means that even in hard times, reefer drivers are still needed.
Reefer truck drivers are expected to be prompt, reliable and consistent every load, every time. It’s only fair they expect the same from the company they’re driving for. Many drivers have been duped by companies who offer plenty of freight, only to see reefer runs dry up over time. When this happens, drivers are forced into the spot market, where wild swings can mean fewer miles and even less revenue per mile.Reefer drivers typically earn more than other commercial truck drivers. And reefer drivers in the specialty markets can earn even more.We pay top dollar to our reefer drivers! Drive with us!
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- A refrigerator truck is a van or truck designed to carry perishable freight at specific temperatures Like refrigerator cars, refrigerated trucks differ from simple insulated and ventilated vans (commonly used for transporting fruit), neither of which are fitted with cooling apparatus.
- VV Logistics prides itself on honest, reliable and excellent customer service, treating each customer and freight haul with the highest level of personal attention, professionalism and confidentiality All trucks include 24 hour satellite tracking equipment providing up to minute monitoring of consignment. Each and every haul is treated with the utmost care, arriving at destinations on time and in perfect condition.
- An Illinois Corporation, specializing in transportation of refrigerated loads in all 48 states. VV with its operation located throughout the United States having 48 state authority with terminals in major ports and cities. VV has developed an envied reputation as a quality provider of fresh produce, express road transport and distribution. Our growth is attributed to our customers with whom we have become strong business partners. These relationships have afforded us the opportunity to expand our lanes while becoming partners in accomplishing their transportation management goals.