In trucking, a “reefer” is a refrigerated trailer that gets attached to a semi-truck in order to transport perishables and other temperature-sensitive goods. It was originally the ice cream industry that gave birth to the reefer around 1925. Reefers may also be used for heated goods.
Can a reefer trailer heat?
While reefers are designed to keep the material inside cool or cold, they don't cool cargo initially. The average reefer maintains temperatures within a range of about -13 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. However, there are highly specialized refrigeration units that go as low as -85 degrees Fahrenheit.
How many hours is good for a reefer unit run?
So, how many hours is a reefer good for? There is no hard fast number, but we generally consider a reefer to be “older” at 20,000 hours, and wouldn't rely on anything above 30,000 hours. Manufacturers routinely claim their reefer units will last 40,000 hours, but that's a lot like a car with 300,000 miles.
How long does fuel last in a reefer trailer?
between four to five days
How long will half a tank of reefer fuel last?
Reefer Trailers typically can run for two days without a refuel if opened only once or twice a day. Three days if you go a weekend without opening the trailer if fueled on Friday.
How much fuel does a reefer burn per hour?
Modern reefer units use between 0.4 and 1.1 gallons of diesel per hour of engine run time. In automatic mode, the engine runs a fraction of the time that the unit is switched on and protecting cargo, so fuel consumption per hour most likely will be at the low end of the estimate.
How many hours will a carrier reefer last?
40,000 hours
How long will a reefer unit run on a tank of fuel?
Reefer Trailers typically can run for two days without a refuel if opened only once or twice a day. Three days if you go a weekend without opening the trailer if fueled on Friday. If you have staff leaving the door open regularly expect to need fuel daily.
What do reefer trailers haul?
Anything perishable or that requires a certain stable temperature can be hauled in a reefer. Find specific types of reefer loads on a load board that caters to shippers with perishable freight. Examples: frozen goods, perishable foods, chemicals, and even pharmaceuticals.
How long does a reefer trailer last?
There is no hard fast number, but we generally consider a reefer to be “older” at 20,000 hours, and wouldn't rely on anything above 30,000 hours. Manufacturers routinely claim their reefer units will last 40,000 hours, but that's a lot like a car with 300,000 miles.