Refrigerated freight

Refrigerated freight broker — temp-controlled.

Reefer freight requires carriers with functioning refrigeration units, temperature logs and food-safety compliance. We work exclusively with vetted reefer carriers who meet our insurance and equipment standards — no aging units.

Cold chain standard

What you get

Cold chain is unforgiving: one temperature excursion can spoil an entire load. We screen reefer carriers for equipment condition and food-safety compliance, verify pre-cooling before loading, and require continuous temperature monitoring so you get proof the chain held from pickup to delivery.

01

Continuous monitoring

Temperature logging on every load, with a report at delivery.

02

Food-grade carriers

Carriers that meet food-safety and sanitation standards.

03

Cold-chain experience

Pharmaceutical and life-sciences cold chain handled to spec.

04

Pre-cool verified

Trailer pre-cooling confirmed before your freight is loaded.

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FSMA-compliant options

FSMA-compliant carriers available for regulated food freight.

Process

How it works

1

Get a quote

Send your commodity, required temperature range and lane for a binding rate.

2

We match your load

We assign a vetted reefer carrier with verified equipment and pre-cool.

3

You move freight

Continuous temp monitoring and a temperature report on delivery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What temperature ranges do your reefer carriers handle?+

Our network covers frozen (0°F and below), fresh/chilled (34–40°F) and controlled ambient (55–65°F) loads.

How do I know the temperature was maintained during transit?+

All reefer loads in our network use temperature loggers. You receive a temperature report with proof of continuous monitoring from pickup to delivery.

Do you handle pharmaceutical cold chain?+

Yes. We have carriers experienced with pharmaceutical and life-sciences cold chain, with the documentation and handling those loads require.

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