There's a code the mechanics at your shop should have which allows them to override it, basically it's a hidden menu. They can't do it remotely, but they can give you instructions on how to do it.
New to Reefers, questions on loading and unloading?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wild Bill II, Aug 1, 2021.
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I typically do not shut my reefer off until I have the paperwork in hand and I'm done. If they have you unloaded, but are still fumbling with the paperwork, there's a chance you may end up with some back. Perhaps there is overage or damaged they'll need to reload. Best to keep trailer prepared to have the cargo loaded. Reefers don't burn enough fuel that fuel cost to leave it running is an issue. -
Doors open, unit OFF. Otherwise, you're sucking in hot air. The exception is if you're backed in to a cold storage dock, with no open doors. Not the end of the world, but you will need to re-calibrate your unit more often. A refridgerated unit won't really keep your stuff cold with the door open, just like your home fridge.....but don't believe me, ask Carrier or thermo king.
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I pulled reefer when I was new. This is when I got my first lesson in “always call the customer and ask”. I was pulling a dry van because my previous load was a dry load D&H and a dry van was all that they had. DM said grab it because next load was just a bread load.
Cool beans, I grabbed it and off I went to the pickup customer. I got there, got my door number, opened the doors and backed into the dock to get loaded.
I sat there for about 15 minutes and the loader came out and said “I can’t load you man. This ain’t a reefer trailer”. I said “Why not, it’s just bread”. He says “It’s frozen rolls” as he looked at me like I was brain dead.
I could’ve fired daggers with my eyes at my DM. LolSpeed_Drums and Cattleman84 Thank this. -
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One reefer outfit I drove for also had some dry vans.
When the dispatcher told me to hook to an empty, and said "dry or reefer", either one. I always hooked to a reefer trailer. That increased my odds of not having to sit somewhere waiting for a dry load.TravR1 and Speed_Drums Thank this. -
No , door's open off.
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Ask the shipper/receiver... I agree with others that have said if the doors are open then turn the reefer off. HOWEVER, I have been MANY places the will not load/unload if the reefer is turned off. So, ask when you check in.
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