Dry Van

A dry van is any truck trailer that is enclosed and protected from the elements—think of your typical semi-truck or ‘box’ truck with a door on the back. Although the cargo is protected from rain (hence the “dry” van), it is not temperature-controlled. In this sense, a dry van definition is often given by learning […]

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Refrigerated Trailers

Refrigerated trucks and trailers (or reefers) are an integral part of transporting freight that requires climate-controlled conditions. Almost all perishable foods and medicines are delivered in trucks or tractor trailers equipped with transport refrigeration units (TRUs), which are most often powered by small diesel engines. While modern diesel engines emit less emissions compared to older […]

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