refrigerated carriers

CCJ Trailer Focus: Refrigerated

Compared to dry-van trailers, refrigerated trailers offer more to consider when spec’ing – the type and density of foam insulation, duct design and UV-resistant roofs, just to name a few details. As today’s transportation refrigerated unit manufacturers introduce models with higher operating efficiencies and lower ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 1, 2012

An Extra Set of Eyes

Carriers that use trailer management systems find new ways to cut costs, manage risk It’s a warm evening in June, and a driver for Pegasus Transportation parks in South Carolina to begin his 10-hour break. At 2 a.m., he gets a call from John Winters, the ...

By Aaron Huff Published August 4, 2011

Doubling Down

After several tough years, the largest carriers gain confidence in the hand they are dealt If you ever want evidence that a single year’s performance can be misleading, look no further than 2010. The for-hire carriers in the CCJ Top 250 reporting revenue posted 10.5 percent ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 4, 2011

Trailer Focus: Refrigerated

Compared to dry-van trailers, refrigerated trailers offer more to consider when spec’ing – the type and density of foam insulation, duct design and UV-resistant roofs, just to name a few. As today’s transportation refrigerated unit manufacturers introduce models with higher operating efficiencies and lower fuel ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 1, 2011

The CCJ Top 250

Leaner and meaner Several tough years position leading carriers for profitability Only 14 CCJ Top 250 carriers posted revenue gains in 2009. Click here for a copy of the 2010 CCJ Top 250 as a PDF. Years don’t get worse than 2009 for the trucking industry. Revenues for the ...

By Avery Vise Published August 16, 2010

Trailer Focus: Refrigerated

Trailer Focus: Refrigerated Compared to dry-van trailers, refrigerated trailers offer more to consider when spec’ing – the type and density of foam insulation, duct design and UV-resistant roofs, just to name a few. As today’s transportation refrigerated unit manufacturers introduce models with higher operating efficiencies and ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 1, 2010