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Sustainable Tips for Truck Transportation

True energy savings extend beyond the rig and trailer for cold chain logistics.

May 27, 2021

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.

Cleaning, disinfectant solution for refrigerated trailer interiors

August 2, 2019

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ISTOBAL, Bristol, Va., presented a pioneering system to ensure professional cleaning and disinfection of refrigerated trailer interiors.

How 100% solar-electric refrigerated trailers are the next frontier in food 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.

Bob Doane

March 15, 2019

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eNow discusses how 100% solar-electric refrigerated trailers are the next frontier in food transportation.

Remote control refrigerated trailers within one operational screen

November 15, 2017

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Coretex, San Diego, Calif., announced McLeod users will soon be able to remotely control their refrigerated trailers from within LoadMaster operational screens.

Loblaw unveils first fully electric Class 8 truck for zero-carbon deliveries

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

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Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Canada, unveiled a 53-foot, fully electric Class 8 truck, capable of making commercial grocery deliveries with zero-carbon emissions.

Ben E. Keith completes warehouse expansion

Included in the expansion is the installation of an underground storm shelter and a robotic sanitation system to ensure the cleanliness of refrigerated delivery trailers.

September 28, 2017

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Ben E. Keith Co., Fort Worth, Texas, completed the warehouse expansion to its Oklahoma division located in Edmond, Okla.

Truck liner adhesive for refrigerated trucks, trailers

July 3, 2017

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Dow Building Solutions, a Midland, Mich.-based business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., introduced MONSTERGRIP Truck Liner Adhesive.

Safe Fleet acquires Randall Manufacturing

Randall’s temperature-control products division provides insulated partitions, known as bulkheads and center divides, used to segregate refrigerated trailers into different temperature zones.

February 8, 2017

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Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., acquired Randall Manufacturing LLC, an Elmhurst, Ill.-based manufacturer of specialized products used mainly in refrigerated semi-trailers.