refrigerated truck

Chilled cargo vehicle

A refrigerated truck is a vehicle equipped with a cooling system to transport perishable goods at controlled temperatures.

The insulated cargo area maintains cold conditions for food, pharmaceuticals, or other temperature-sensitive materials during transit.

Also called a reefer truck in industry slang: The seafood arrives by refrigerated truck every morning.

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Unrefrigerated enclosed freight trailer

open trailer · box truck · flatbed truck · ice chest · tanker truck

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