Single Vs. Multi-Temperature Reefer Trailers
In the market for a new reefer trailer? Then you may be wondering whether a single-temperature or multi-temperature model is the right choice for you. While both trailers have their perks, to ensure you’re choosing the right option for your cargo, we recommend reading our article below.
Why Buy a Single-Temperature Reefer Trailers
Single-temperature refrigerated trailers are often the preferred choice among long-distance drivers who need to transport heat-sensitive cargo. However, as the name implies, these reefer trailers can only cool their beds to one specific temperature, meaning they aren’t the best choice for carrying different types of cargo in one trip. However, single-temperature reefer trailers do have other perks that multi-temperature models lack. Many models are certified CARB (California Air Resources Board) Evergreen, so you won’t need to install a DPF (diesel particulate filter) and can save quite a bit of money on fuel.
Why Buy a Multi-Temperature Trailer Reefer Trailers
Because multi-temperature reefer trailers use more fuel than single-temperature refrigerated trailers, they aren’t as popular for long-distance transport—although it is still possible for them to haul cargo cross-country. Unlike single-temperature models, these trailers can cool different sections of their beds to different temperatures, with most multi-temperature refrigerated trailers offering at least two to three temperature zones in one cargo area. As a result, these models are perfect for carrying very different types of freight in one trip, such as fresh food, frozen food, and even pharmaceutical products.
Looking for a reefer trailer to get your sensitive cargo from place to place? Then look no further than our locations here in Auburn, Mt. Vernon, and Richland, Washington! At Utility Trailer of Washington, we offer an amazing selection of single and multi-temperature refrigerated trailers and are proud to serve those nearby in Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Centralia, Tacoma, and Yakima, Washington, as well as the nearby city of Anchorage, Alaska.