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.
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
Ben E. Keith Co., Fort Worth, Texas, completed the warehouse expansion to its Oklahoma division located in Edmond, Okla.
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
Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., acquired Randall Manufacturing LLC, an Elmhurst, Ill.-based manufacturer of specialized products used mainly in refrigerated semi-trailers.