Reefer-Haulers

my hubby hauls reefers, and soon is going to be a trainer. He doesn't mind hauling reefers at a../ but he is very mindful of his fuel, at all times.

 

Hi,
I have been told that refer repair and servicing was an excellent paying
occupation is this true? my son repairs and services generators and I was
interested in your field for him.

 

Thank u for your reply, we live in the nyc metro area and have for many years
so wages are probably at their highest here, but we are considering relocating
to NC and he needs some solid job prospects. Thanks again.

 

Reefer-Tek, I used to work on reefers in high school while I attended a two year vocational school in AC/Refrigeration. I was offered a job at Thermo-King in Tulsa and turned it down in went into the muffler business for 30 years. I sold out in 2006 and went into driving trucks. When I got into the refrigerated end of the business, my passion returned for refrigerated equip. Long story short, I hurt my back and I'm on disability and they are wanting to retrain me to get me out of driving. I'm probably going to a HVAC school with heavy emphasis on Refrigeration. I've been searching for an in road into working on transport reefers (as far as the specialized schooling). I haven't been able to find out how to enter this specialized industry. Btw, I have all the mechanical background already. I live in Dallas, do you have any suggestions? Thanks, j

 

reefer-tech
some very good advice--especially the additives jelling etc! and for some of the company guys new to pulling ice boxes--also from this old guy's point of view--most important tool when pulling a reefer--(especially company types that almost always run auto) NEVER leave home w/out a set of 25' jumper cables!
Thanx for the good info!
Just my $.02

 

I know this is an old thread but.....Its a good idea to carry jumper cables or a quick start battery jumper and some tools. Also a small 3 rung ladder for reaching the top part of the refer. I carry all of these and they have come in handy. I have been able to reinstall the refer belt that jumped off the pulley, and have jump started the refer a few times, saving me alot of down time and hassle. Include in your tools a can of wd-40, small sledge hammer, crowbar, bailing wire, and some plastic ties. Finally, carry extra headlite, marker, and taillite bulbs, and a coffee can of full of sand to get you out of those iced up parking spots in the morning.