Refrigerated Loads

You talkin' to me? Hehehee

I don't know. I check the oil, the temp settings and top off the fuel. The only time I need to notice what make it is, is when I have to call breakdown because it is not working. And that is very rare.

Mikeeee

 

I see. I thought you're an O/O. but thanks anyway.

 

But a company guy that touches a few hundred different trailers a year might have a more data than a O/O that buys one and runs only it?

Just not this company driver... hehehehee

Mikeeee

 

Easier to sleep with the reefer droning on continuous, too

 

Yes the bol has the temp on it usually or ask. They might have you preset it b4 load. It takes about 40-45 mins for a proper reading and accurate temp thru out trailer.

 

This. Also, in my experience, a customer will never complain about you calling them and asking for any pre-arrival instructions that might not be listed on the load plan. If anything, they usually seem to tend to appreciate that small display of dedication to your job. The little things that can add up into a smoother experience with the customer, you know?

 

I have a question. When you put it on cycle obviously it lets the temps naturally rise then turns back on to cool. But what in the case where it’s actually freezing cold outside. So does the reefer allow the temp to drop 5-10 degrees below the set point example if the load is set to 33 cycle will the load fall in to freezing temps on cycle when it’s not supposed to be frozen?

 

Yes.

 

It depends on what you are hauling as to how much you will need to worry about setting the temp. But you should always set the temperature about 10 degrees higher than what it is outside for cars and 5 degrees higher for refrigerated trucks.

 

It depends on what you are hauling as to how much you will need to worry about setting the temp. But you should always set the temperature about 10 degrees higher than what it is outside for cars and 5 degrees higher for refrigerated trucks.