Reefer / Refrigerated Box Trucks For Sale

How To Choose A Refrigerated Box Truck

Factors to keep in mind when deciding which reefer box truck to buy include:

• Payload vs. body size - Confirm the legal payload covers your loads and compare the interior dimensions to your pallet needs. Leave enough side and ceiling clearance for proper airflow and to avoid temperature drift.
• Product temperature and range - Make sure the truck can meet the coldest setpoint you’ll need. Also ensure the truck has all the sensors, remote alarms, and other temperature-related technology features your operation requires.
• Single vs. multi-temperature - Single-temperature reefer box trucks are the most common type. If you need a multi-temperature model, check for that feature.
• Insulation and class - Match the body insulation to route length, ambient temperatures, and how often doors are opened.
• Doors - Traditional swing doors (or “barn doors”) are two doors on the back of the truck that swing outward, offering superior insulation and seal but requiring more space for loading and unloading. Roll-up doors are more convenient for loading and unloading, but less efficient at preventing cold loss, so choose based on your needs.
• Standby power - Check the truck’s specs to make sure it provides sufficient electric standby cooling for holding and overnight stops to minimize diesel use.

The list above only contains a few major buying considerations. Different reefer box truck models offer a wider range of complex features relative to other types of box trucks, so research further to make sure the truck you choose will meet all your needs.

Where To Buy & Finance Reefer Box Trucks

Explore MDTrader.com for a big selection of new and used reefer box trucks, including from leading brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Freightliner, GMC, Hino, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, and Peterbilt. Some popular models usually available for sale on the site include the Freightliner Business Class M2 106, International DuraStar 4300, and Isuzu NPR.

Have you already decided on a medium-duty or vocational truck to buy? Explore easy reefer box truck financing options through CurrencyFinance. The Currency team works with a network of trusted lenders to find truck loans with competitive rates and little or no down payment required.