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Frozen foods
Frozen food shipping at deep-freeze setpoints with continuous monitoring through transit.
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Reefer Trucking on Our Own Refrigerated Fleet
Asset-based cold chain
Temperature-controlled freight, moved on trucks we own and monitor.
Ship Smart Solutions provides reefer trucking on our own dedicated 53′ refrigerated fleet — not brokered out to whatever truck is cheapest that day. As an asset-based refrigerated trucking company, we control the equipment, the temperature settings, and the driver, so your cold-chain freight stays in spec from pickup to delivery across all 48 states. When a lane needs coverage beyond our fleet, we extend it through vetted reefer carriers held to the same standard.
Owned 53′ reefers
Equipment, setpoints, and drivers under our direct control.
Deep-frozen to ambient
Temperature range set and verified per load, not per truck.
Continuous monitoring
Setpoint tracking through transit, with data available on request.
48-state reach
Cold-chain lanes coast to coast from a central Midwest hub.
Cold-chain commodities
Temperature-Controlled Freight We Move
Our dedicated reefer service handles the full range of cold-chain and temperature-sensitive freight. Not sure your product needs a reefer? Tell us what you are shipping in the quote form and we will confirm the right equipment.
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Fresh produce
Produce logistics with the airflow and pulp-temperature control perishables demand.
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Dairy and refrigerated goods
Consistent temperature control for short-shelf-life products that cannot wait.
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Beverages
Protected transport for temperature-sensitive drinks and ingredients.
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Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Validated cold chain for products with strict handling rules.
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Floral and other perishables
Precise setpoints for freight that cannot tolerate temperature swings.
Equipment & capability
Dedicated 53′ Reefer Equipment
Capacity is committed, not rented on the spot market — because the trailers are ours.
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- 02Wide temperature rangeFrom deep-frozen to controlled ambient, set and verified per load against your requirement.
- 03Continuous temperature monitoringSetpoint tracking throughout transit, with data available on request for audits and receivers.
- 04Multi-temp and dedicated optionsDedicated reefer service for shippers who need the same equipment and drivers on repeating lanes. See Dedicated Capacity .
- 05Food-grade handlingTrailers and protocols suited to food and pharmaceutical freight. To connect storage and transport, see refrigerated Warehousing .
Asset-based advantage
Why Cold Chain Belongs on an Asset-Based Carrier
Temperature failures do not happen on a spreadsheet — they happen on the truck. That is why who controls the equipment matters.
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We own the reefer units
Setpoints, pre-cooling, and maintenance are ours to control — not a subcontractor’s guess.
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The driver answers to us
One team is accountable for handling, checks, and delivery — no daisy-chain of brokers to chase when something is off.
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Committed capacity in peak season
When produce season or the holidays tighten reefer capacity, owned equipment means we can still cover your lanes.
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Fewer claims, cleaner records
Direct control of the cold chain reduces temperature excursions and the claims that follow.
Proof, not promises
Protecting Cold-Chain Integrity
Cold-chain logistics is about proof, not promises. Ship Smart Solutions maintains temperature control and documentation shippers can stand behind.
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Monitoring with retrievable data
Continuous temperature monitoring, with records available for audits and receivers.
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Food-grade handling
Aligned to modern food-safety expectations, including FSMA-era sanitary transport practices.
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Trained drivers
Drivers verify setpoints, pre-cool trailers, and follow load-specific handling instructions.
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Vetting on overflow capacity
Carrier vetting and compliance monitoring on any reefer capacity beyond our own fleet.
How we vet carriersThis is what makes us a dependable partner for Food & Beverage shippers and temperature-sensitive supply chains.
Nationwide refrigerated coverage
48-State Refrigerated Freight
From our Naperville, Illinois hub, we run refrigerated freight coast to coast and across dense Midwest lanes. A central location shortens transit for time-and-temperature-sensitive loads and keeps national reefer coverage efficient. Whether you need reefer trucking out of Chicago or a cross-country cold-chain lane, we build the equipment and schedule around your product.
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How Reefer Shipping
Works With Ship Smart
Send the lane, commodity, and temperature requirement once. We assign the equipment, pre-cool it, and you watch the load to delivery.
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Request a reefer quote
Share your lane, commodity, temperature requirement, and ready date.
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We assign the right equipment
Our own 53′ reefer first; overflow covered by vetted, compliant reefer carriers.
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We pre-cool and verify
Trailers are set to your temperature and checked before loading begins.
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You track in real time
Follow your load and delivery with real-time tracking.
- Reefer Trucking
- Frozen Food Shipping
- Fresh Produce
- Cold Chain Integrity
- 53′ Refrigerated Fleet
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food-Grade Handling
- 48-State Coverage
- Reefer Trucking
- Frozen Food Shipping
- Fresh Produce
- Cold Chain Integrity
- 53′ Refrigerated Fleet
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food-Grade Handling
- 48-State Coverage
Reefer Trucking FAQs
What is reefer trucking?
Reefer trucking is refrigerated freight transport in temperature-controlled trailers (“reefers”) that keep products within a set temperature range from pickup to delivery. Ship Smart Solutions runs its own dedicated 53′ reefer fleet for frozen, fresh, and other temperature-sensitive freight.
Does Ship Smart Solutions own its reefer trucks?
Yes. We’re an asset-based refrigerated trucking company operating our own 53′ reefer fleet, which means we control the equipment, temperature settings, and drivers directly. Overflow lanes are covered by vetted reefer carriers held to the same standard.
What temperature ranges can you handle?
Our reefers cover a wide range from deep-frozen to controlled ambient. Setpoints are configured and verified per load — share your requirement when you request a quote.
What products do you ship in reefers?
Frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy, beverages, pharmaceuticals, floral, and other perishable or temperature-sensitive freight.
Do you offer dedicated reefer service for regular lanes?
Yes. Dedicated reefer service assigns consistent equipment and drivers to your repeating lanes for reliability and priority capacity. See Dedicated Capacity.
How do you protect cold-chain integrity?
Through continuous temperature monitoring with retrievable data, food-grade handling, trained drivers who pre-cool and verify setpoints, and compliance monitoring on any overflow carriers.
Do you provide refrigerated warehousing too?
Yes. We offer cold storage and refrigerated warehousing that connect directly to our transportation. See Warehousing.
Do you handle frozen food shipping nationwide?
Yes. We move frozen and refrigerated freight across all 48 states from our Naperville, Illinois hub. See nationwide coverage.
How do I get a reefer freight quote?
Use the quote form with your lane, commodity, temperature requirement, and ready date for an itemized rate.