As its technology advances, the omnipresent transport refrigeration unit remains the workhorse of the refrigerated transportation market with room to grow.

During the summer, consumers purchase more produce and fresh blooms. Behind the scenes, the logistics industry takes certain steps for transporting these goods safely and efficiently.

A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.

Wade Anderson of Bay & Bay Transportation in Eagen, Minn., has more than 30 years of experience digitally transforming companies.

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems announced what it called the industry’s first automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers.

The use of electric power to refrigerate trailers is expected to surge in the coming years, according to some manufacturers and fleet operators.

Reefers need to be able to keep freight at a specified temperature, but there is more than one way to achieve thermal efficiency.

SAN ANTONIO — Food transportation will become increasingly complex under the Food Safety Modernization Act, making it more important than ever for refrigerated carriers to closely track their freight and tightly control their operations, said Tom McLeod, CEO of McLeod Software.

Tougher regulations, more carriers carrying more products and new consumer preferences drove the order boom for refrigerated trailers the past two years. They remain catalysts as the up cycle for these trailers continues, experts said.