Refrigerated Trailer News Updates

While market conditions have begun to improve in 2026, the largest carriers across many trucking segments reported largely mixed revenue results for 2025.

Amerit Fleet Solutions said it acquired Pro Reefer, a Canadian fleet maintenance provider that specializes in refrigerated trailer equipment.

It is not clear how much or how quickly the loosening of the refrigerant rule might impact grocery prices.

The transaction will give EQT a 70% interest in the North American venture, with Americold retaining the remaining 30%, the companies said May 7.

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based motor carrier posted net income of $39.4 million, or $1.16 a diluted share, for the three months ending March 31.

Echo Global Logistics expanded its consolidated refrigerated less-than-truckload service with a new facility in Sacramento, Calif., the company said April 14.

Diesel prices are climbing, ocean vessels are rerouting and U.S. trucking rates are responding as war in Iran ripples through energy and freight markets.

Diesel trucks with refrigerated loads are now paying more to haul a trailer to its destination and to keep the transport refrigeration unit running.

The company posted a profit of $6 million, 3 cents per diluted share, in Q4 after reporting a $71 million, minus 33 cents, loss in the year-ago period as expenses fell more than revenue.

The outlook points to the challenges facing incoming Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun as the company works to win over shoppers with its widening portfolio of beverages.