refrigerator truck
Chilled cargo vehicle
A refrigerator truck is a vehicle equipped with a refrigeration unit to keep its cargo cold during transport.
These trucks haul perishable goods like produce, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals that would spoil at ambient temperatures.
The refrigerated cargo area, sometimes called a reefer, maintains precise temperature control regardless of outside conditions.
The refrigerator truck broke down and the entire shipment of ice cream was ruined.
Items prone to decay
- produceMake or manufacture
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- frozen foodsProvisions stored below zero
seafood · vegetables · fruits · pharmaceuticals · vaccines · flowers · ice cream · poultry
Temperature-controlled distribution system
- cold storageRefrigerated preservation space
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- frozen goodsProducts stored at subzero
food safety · data logger · compliance · quality control · shelf life · temperature range
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
defrost · cooling system · temperature control · airflow · fan · climate control · standby power · blower
Cannabis cigarette, dated slang
- semi-trailerAxle-free towed cargo vessel
- delivery vanCommercial goods-hauling vehicle
- articulated lorryPivoting cab-and-trailer vehicle
- chassisStructural support base
diesel engine · trailer · cargo box · liftgate · roll-up door · fleet vehicle · tractor-trailer · cab
Material preventing heat transfer
- polyurethane foamAerated plastic polymer
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
door seals · thermal barrier · foam core · weatherproof · hermetic · R-value · heat transfer · vapor barrier
perishables
Items prone to decay
frozen foods · seafood · vegetables · fruits · pharmaceuticals · vaccines · flowers · ice cream · poultry · cheese
cold chain
Temperature-controlled distribution system
- cold storageRefrigerated preservation space
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
frozen goods · food safety · data logger · compliance · quality control · shelf life · temperature range
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
coolant · defrost · cooling system · temperature control · airflow · fan · climate control · standby power · blower
reefer
Cannabis cigarette, dated slang
- semi-trailerAxle-free towed cargo vessel
- delivery vanCommercial goods-hauling vehicle
- articulated lorryPivoting cab-and-trailer vehicle
chassis · diesel engine · trailer · cargo box · liftgate · roll-up door · fleet vehicle · tractor-trailer · cab · axle
thermal insulation
Material preventing heat transfer
- polyurethane foamAerated plastic polymer
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
airtight · door seals · thermal barrier · foam core · weatherproof · hermetic · R-value · heat transfer · vapor barrier
- heavy vehicleseighteen-wheeler, 18-wheeler, big rig, bulldozer, excavator
- truckssemi, tractor-trailer, big rig, lorry, cement mixer
refrigerator truckflatbed truck
Truck with open bed
dry van · open trailer · box truck · dump truck · pickup truck
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