Why do brokers want you running do not freeze loads at 35?

If you’re running for broker rates a little bit of reefer fuel is the least of your worries. You could leave that unit run 24/7 and it still wouldn’t cost you as much money as the thieves do.

 

Next post will be i got a claim.

 

That’s a game a lot of the time too. See how fast the claim goes away when you tell them to put the claimed material back on the truck.

 

If you want to pull reefer and ignore temp settings, don't cry about a claim. Or go back to a van/open deck.

 

Well, if the BOL says 35, I set it at 35. But, with a range like 33 to 80, yea, I'd set it at 70 and not worry.
I've had numerous loads that simply say don't let cargo freeze. So, reefer stays off unless outside temp goes below 32, then I'll turn the reefer on to 40. That just what I do. Haven't had problems yet.

 

Pretty much no difference in fuel at 35 vs 70. Once it gets to the set point. Like a fridge. If you leave the door closed. It does the same work keeping it at one temperature. Plus reefer units barely use any fuel. So your risking a claim to save pennies. Not very smart.

 

My chillys were late’70’s early ‘80’s trailers, NWD30 units with Mercedes engines. I’d almost rather leave the stupid things running than try to get them started again when I needed them.

 

Do not freeze in June? Reefer is off.

Do not freeze in winter? Turn reefer on, close doors, wait for boot process to complete. Set temp to current box temp (Ex. 43.2 in box, set to 43; 57.5 in box, set to 58). This uses the least amount of fuel, as it is maintaining the product at the warehouse/production facility temp.