Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature-control solutions, showcased its latest clean energy cooling systems at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, including several refrigeration units, a discharge evaporator and new solar panels.
September 26, 2018Business, Logistics
Dresdner Robin Completes Work on $25 Million Baldor Foods Expansion
Dresdner Robin, a Jersey City, N.J.-based land use consultancy, has finished work on a $25 million expansion at the Bronx headquarters of Baldor Specialty Foods.
November 5, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Thermo King Introduces Clean-Energy Refrigerant Options
Business, Equipment
Late Fees Burn Refrigerated Carriers
The fines that several grocery chains have implemented for late deliveries are receiving pushback from carriers, but a concerted effort to fight the policies hasn’t materialized yet.
December 27, 2017Business
Cold Carriers Hires Swift Exec Randy Savoy to Lead Growth
Trucking conglomerate Cold Carriers is planning to expand its growing presence in the temperature-controlled trucking sector with more acquisitions in 2018, building on deals it has made during the past few years, its recently named chief operating officer said.
November 14, 2017Business
Carriers Benefit as California Agricultural Sector Rebounds
California’s drought of 2011 through 2015 didn’t just dry up the state’s harvests of crops such as almonds, grapes and oranges — it also dried up business for motor carriers.
July 20, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
National Truck Protection Extends Coverage on Certain Reefer Units
National Truck Protection Inc. launched extended coverage for self-powered refrigeration units on medium-duty trucks.
June 26, 2017Business
Swift Expands Refrigerated Service in $225 Million Purchase of Central
Swift Transportation Co. said it acquired Central Refrigerated Service for $225 million, a move that officials said will significantly expand Swift’s temperature-controlled truckload business.
August 12, 2013Business
KLLM Owners to Buy FFE in $38.2 Million Reefer Deal
Two Mississippi businessmen have agreed to purchase Frozen Food Express Industries for $38.2 million, which could lead to the creation of the third-largest refrigerated carrier in North America.
July 22, 2013Business
Continental Express Acquires Ranger Refrigerated
Truckload carrier Continental Express said it has acquired Texas carrier Ranger Refrigerated Express Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
April 3, 2013Business, Logistics
Frozen Food Express Swings to 2Q Profit
Frozen Food Express Industries reported a second-quarter profit, turning around a loss from a year ago, as its brokerage and logistics results improved.
July 25, 2012