Refrigerated trucking with Gelle Transport
Refrigerated (reefer) trucking protects products that would spoil or degrade outside a set temperature range — fresh and frozen food, beverages, dairy, produce, flowers, some chemicals and other sensitive goods. A reefer trailer’s refrigeration unit holds the set point throughout the trip, whether the product needs to stay frozen, chilled or simply protected from heat or freezing.
Temperature settings and modes
Frozen freight typically runs at or below 0°F, chilled freight between about 33°F and 40°F, and many products need a specific range on the bill of lading. Units can run continuously or in cycle (start-stop) mode; sensitive products such as produce usually need continuous airflow. We confirm set points and mode before pickup.
Food safety and handling
Refrigerated food loads must meet sanitary transportation requirements: clean trailers, pre-cooled equipment, correct set points and accurate records. Shippers should load product at the correct temperature — a reefer maintains temperature, it is not designed to bring warm product down.
What’s included
Who it’s for
Food and beverage producers, distributors, grocers and shippers of temperature-sensitive goods. See the industries we serve.
How it works
- 01
Request a quote
Share pickup and delivery locations, freight details, equipment and dates.
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Confirm the plan
We confirm equipment, appointments and price before dispatch.
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Pickup and transit
On-time pickup, secure loading and proactive updates from 24/7 dispatch.
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Delivery and POD
Delivery to the agreed appointment with signed proof of delivery.
Coverage across the United States
We dispatch from North Kansas City, Missouri and serve shippers across the continental United States. Popular service areas for refrigerated trucking include:
Refrigerated Transportation FAQs
Can a reefer cool down warm product?
No. Refrigerated trailers maintain temperature; product should be loaded at the required temperature.
Do you haul frozen and chilled freight?
Yes, subject to equipment availability on your lane. Tell us the set point and product when you request a quote.
Can reefers haul dry freight?
Yes, reefer trailers can also protect dry freight from heat or freezing in extreme weather.