What temperature controlled means
Temperature controlled transport uses insulated vehicles with a refrigeration unit that holds the load space at a set temperature for the whole journey. Keeping goods in range from the moment they are loaded until they are delivered is often called the cold chain.
Goods usually fall into one of three bands: frozen, chilled, or ambient goods that must be protected from heat and frost. The right setting depends on the product, so we carry each load at the temperature you specify.
Dual temperature trailers
A standard refrigerated trailer holds one temperature throughout. Our dual temperature trailers are divided into two compartments, and each compartment is set to its own temperature.
That means chilled and frozen goods, or chilled and ambient goods, can travel together on one trailer and arrive in one delivery. For mixed loads it replaces two vehicles with one, which lowers the cost and means a single booking at the delivery point.
What it is used for
- Chilled and frozen food and drink
- Fresh produce, plants and flowers
- Products that must stay within a set temperature range
- Mixed chilled and frozen deliveries on a single trailer
How it works
- You tell us the temperature each product needs
- The trailer is set and brought to temperature before loading
- The temperature is held throughout the journey
- Goods are delivered direct, with the paperwork your customer needs
