Rising trailer acquisition costs and extended lead times are prompting many refrigerated fleets to look for alternatives to traditional equipment replacement cycles.
Carrier Transicold has enhanced its platform of solar charging systems for transport refrigeration unit (TRU) batteries with a wider array of choices and greater power delivery for faster charging.
The increased awareness, research, and corporate social responsibility regarding our effects on the environment means that now, more than ever, is the time to look for ways to improve energy efficiencies in cold chain transportation.
During the next decade, expect to see the food distribution industry convert to silent, diesel-free, solar-electric TRUs for a positive economic and environmental impact.
Coretex, San Diego, Calif., announced McLeod users will soon be able to remotely control their refrigerated trailers from within LoadMaster operational screens.
As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 30% by 2030, Loblaw has committed to reduce the intensity of transportation emissions to 0.087 gCO2 e/t-km.
November 8, 2017
Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Canada, unveiled a 53-foot, fully electric Class 8 truck, capable of making commercial grocery deliveries with zero-carbon emissions.