Becoming a Reefer?

well i've never known of drivers to become a reefer but i am aware of a driver or three that could roll reefer back in the late 80's/early 90's as they were going down the road and never swerve or cross the line and all as they were pulling reefer-*

*disclaimer-that was wayy back then and i am sure that doesn't happen today.

 

become the reefer, my friend.........

 

As for endorsements, you really don't need any unless you plan on hauling any hazmat. And if you're planning on running California, make sure it's CARB approved, that you can put that number on your unit. There are A LOT of really good paying produce loads out of Cali. It's something to look into.

 

I agree with the wood floor although I did see one one time it was an old trailer that this o/o had he was from new England asked him about he said the trailer was just that old. I have no experience with multitemps. But I guess that's where I saw those flat floors maybe on a sygma truck I think.

 

wooden floored trailers would tend to be on the heavy side would they not? i know that dry vans w/wood floors,sides,roof are heavy as heck compared to the translucent roof/smooth side i have. if i recall correctly,there is about 1800 lbs difference between my 2007 stoughton and a 1992 great dane that the company i pull for has me hook to from time to time.

kind of thinking there would be at least that much weight difference between newer and older reefers.

just my .02-

 

Reefers with wood floors used to be somewhat common.

As far as turning a dry box into a reefer, doesn't make sense to do it.

 

Did he really ask that.....geez

 

And what about all those bulk tator loads that they just pile in with no pallets.

 

What about them? I'm not sure what your talking about? Are they loaded on a Reefer with a flat floor or ribbed?i would guess if they had to be kept refrigerated they would want them on ribbed floors to get airflow but who knows.