40ft Refrigerated Trailer
Overview
Whether you’re hauling perishable goods across state lines or need a stationary cold storage solution for your facility, our 40ft Refrigerated Trailers (also known as reefer trailers) offer the flexibility, capacity, and reliability required in today’s cold chain logistics.
Built to maintain precise temperature ranges and withstand demanding shipping conditions, these units are ideal for food distributors, pharmaceutical firms, grocers, event planners, farms, and disaster relief teams.
Delivered ready-to-run, each trailer is fully inspected and serviced to meet rigorous operational standards, with nationwide availability from our network of depots.
Perfect for:
✅ Temperature-sensitive transport (meat, dairy, produce)
✅ On-site backup refrigeration
✅ Seasonal product overflow
✅ Event catering cold storage
✅ Mobile commercial refrigeration for farms or co-ops
📐 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 40’ L × 8’ W × 9’6” H |
| Interior Dimensions | ~37’ L × 7’6” W × 8’ H |
| Cooling Range | -20°F to +70°F (varies by unit) |
| Power Source | Diesel and/or Electric (3-phase, 460V) |
| Flooring | Aluminum T-Bar or flat steel flooring |
| Insulation Rating | High-density polyurethane foam, 3-4 inches |
| Doors | Swing-type with lockable handles |
| Condition | Fully functional, clean, and load-ready |
| Temperature Control | Digital thermostat with manual override |
Exact specs may vary depending on current inventory. Contact us for detailed unit reports.
🧊 Temperature-Controlled Efficiency – Precision Where It Matters Most
Our 40ft refrigerated trailers are purpose-built to meet the demanding needs of cold chain logistics. Whether you’re transporting frozen seafood from coast to coast, preserving fresh produce in transit, or providing on-site cold storage for a music festival or natural disaster relief center, these units offer precise and dependable temperature control from start to finish.
At the core of each reefer trailer is a robust, high-performance refrigeration system engineered for commercial use. These systems are designed to operate continuously, even in harsh conditions, ensuring your goods remain within their target temperature range — whether that’s deep freeze at -20°F or light chill at 50°F.
Each trailer comes equipped with:
The trailer walls, ceilings, and floors are lined with high-density polyurethane insulation — typically 3 to 4 inches thick — which provides excellent thermal resistance (R-value). This insulation minimizes heat ingress, keeps internal temperatures stable, and reduces energy or diesel consumption over time.
We only stock trailers with equipment from industry-leading OEMs like Thermo King and Carrier Transicold — names trusted by multinational logistics firms for their reliability, parts availability, and field service support. These systems can handle long hauls, frequent stops, and varying climate zones without compromising cargo integrity.
Each unit includes swing-out rear doors constructed with rigid steel frames and industrial-grade gasket seals that reduce air exchange during access. This helps retain cold air, even during frequent loading/unloading cycles, and prevents ambient humidity or contaminants from affecting the stored cargo.
Our reefers feature user-friendly digital control panels, allowing operators to set precise temperature ranges, monitor real-time internal conditions, and activate defrost cycles or alert systems. Many units include manual override settings for added control in emergency or remote-use scenarios.
These refrigerated trailers are not theoretical solutions — they are trusted assets currently in use by top food service providers, disaster response agencies, seasonal retailers, farms, and third-party logistics companies across the United States. Whether docked in place or rolling cross-country, their performance has been proven in real-world, high-stakes cold chain environments.
This advanced design ensures your goods — whether fresh, frozen, or pharmaceutical-grade — are transported or stored with the utmost confidence in their temperature integrity, no matter the season or region.
🔧 Flexible Power Options – Adaptable Cooling for Any Environment
Our 40ft Refrigerated Trailers are designed with operational flexibility in mind, offering multiple power configurations to suit a wide range of usage scenarios — from on-the-road transport to long-term, stationary storage.
Each unit comes equipped with reliable, industry-standard power solutions to ensure uninterrupted temperature control, no matter where or how the trailer is used.
Each reefer trailer is equipped with a diesel generator system that powers the refrigeration unit independently, making it perfect for:
- Long-distance hauling where no fixed power source is available
- Agricultural or outdoor event sites with no electrical infrastructure
- Emergency cold storage during power outages or disasters
Diesel-powered reefers offer autonomy, enabling off-grid cold chain continuity and mobility across state lines without compromising cargo temperature.
When parked at warehouses, distribution centers, or storage yards, the trailer can be plugged into a shore power connection (typically 3-phase, 460V), ensuring:
- Quiet, fuel-free operation
- Reduced emissions and operational costs
- Seamless integration into static cold storage systems
This is particularly valuable for grocery stores, food processing plants, and pharmaceutical facilities, where the trailer serves as an extension of the on-site refrigeration system.
Some units offer dual-mode flexibility, allowing operators to switch between diesel and electric power depending on the environment:
- Run on diesel while en route
- Switch to electric when parked or docked
This hybrid option ensures continuous cold chain coverage, minimal fuel consumption during idle periods, and greater control over operational costs.
With changing logistics demands, seasonal fluctuations, and variable site conditions, the ability to adapt your reefer’s power source adds a layer of security, efficiency, and long-term value. Whether you're storing vaccines, transporting seafood, or chilling beverages for an outdoor event, our trailers are ready to deliver cooling on your terms.
🚚 Common Use Cases – Industry-Trusted Solutions
40ft refrigerated trailers are trusted by professionals across industries where temperature integrity can’t be compromised. Whether in transit or stationary deployment, these units deliver consistent cooling performance under challenging conditions — making them an essential asset in the modern cold chain.
Here’s how they’re used across key sectors:
Cold trailers are essential for transporting and storing meats, dairy, seafood, and other perishables that require strict temperature ranges. Distributors often use them:
- For on-site expansion when warehouse cold rooms reach capacity
- During peak harvest or slaughter periods when demand outpaces storage
- To maintain USDA/FDA compliance during long-haul freight
They’re also popular for mobile butchery operations or pop-up retail events at food fairs and farmers markets.
Small and medium-sized farms rely on reefer trailers to preserve post-harvest freshness before delivery to co-ops, stores, or CSA programs. Applications include:
- Cooling freshly harvested produce in the field before packaging
- Mobile cold holding during long drives to urban centers or regional markets
- Serving as temporary coolers for seasonal surges or direct-to-consumer delivery
The mobility of these units provides flexibility that fixed walk-ins can’t match — especially for off-grid or rural farms.
For temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical samples, reefer trailers play a critical role in maintaining a stable chain of custody. Their benefits include:
- Precision climate control for vaccine and medication transit
- On-site emergency cold storage at clinics, hospitals, or vaccine hubs
- Deployment in disaster recovery zones where cold-chain integrity is urgent
Medical logistics firms also use these units for compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines for vaccine handling and pharma-grade shipping.
From brewers and wineries to national beverage brands, 40ft reefers offer scalable solutions for:
- Cold storage during festivals, concerts, and public events
- Overflow refrigeration during product launches or seasonal promotions
- Field deployment at stadiums, large weddings, or outdoor markets
Some customers outfit trailers with shelving and lighting kits to create mobile bar units or display-style cold rooms.
With sensitive freezing requirements and short shelf lives, frozen goods vendors can’t afford temperature fluctuations. Reefer trailers are used to:
- Deliver product to distributors without risking thawing
- Act as a mobile point of sale during summer events and roadside vending
- Serve as overflow freezer space during inventory spikes
Their high insulation ratings and programmable thermostats make them ideal for maintaining sub-zero environments.
When infrastructure is compromised — whether by hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or other crises — mobile refrigeration becomes a lifeline. Relief agencies and governments deploy reefers for:
- Preserving food and medicine at relief centers
- Temporary morgue storage in high-casualty disaster zones
- Supporting mobile medical units that require cold storage on location
In these situations, the ability to deliver cold storage anywhere within hours is mission-critical.
🔧 Popular Setups Include:
Companies expecting seasonal surges — like grocery chains during the holidays — park reefers on-site to handle overflow without expensive facility upgrades.
Many reefers are road-ready and used for interstate delivery of chilled or frozen goods with diesel cooling during transit and shore power at destination.
Businesses use them as fail-safe storage when their walk-in coolers go down — especially in high-risk industries like meat processing or pharmaceuticals.
Ideal for mining sites, field hospitals, rural farms, and pop-up clinics where traditional infrastructure isn’t available but cold storage is essential.
📍 Nationwide Delivery – Fast, Flexible, and Reliable
We provide door-to-door trailer delivery across the 48 contiguous states, directly from regional hubs located near key ports, agricultural zones, and interstate corridors.
| Region | Delivery Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | 5–7 days | NY, NJ, GA, FL hubs – ideal for grocers & ports |
| Midwest | 6–9 days | IL, OH, MO distribution zones – farming & logistics |
| West Coast | 5–10 days | CA, WA, NV – access to docks, farms & exporters |
Delivery quotes are custom-calculated based on distance, access, and unit type.
📌 Delivery Methods – Built Around Your Site Conditions
Getting your 40ft refrigerated trailer delivered safely and efficiently is just as important as the unit itself. That’s why we work with certified, reefer-experienced haulers who understand the unique handling and placement requirements of temperature-controlled equipment.
Depending on your location, infrastructure, and intended use (mobile vs. stationary), we offer three primary delivery options — each one designed to match your access conditions, equipment availability, and end-use setup.
For road-ready and mobile-use trailers
This is the default method for customers who plan to keep their unit on wheels. The trailer is delivered via a professional reefer hauler, already road-certified, and ready to be driven or parked upon arrival.
🔹 Ideal for:
- Long-haul transportation and cross-country use
- Customers with loading docks or parking pads
- Farms, distributors, or grocers with truck-compatible entry
🔧 What you need:
- Sufficient driveway clearance
- Open turning radius for a 40ft trailer
- Level surface for placement
For stationary cold storage or pad-mount installations
If your trailer won’t be moved regularly or is being placed for long-term static use, we offer tilt-bed and flatbed delivery with drop-off offloading options. This method is especially useful when you want the reefer positioned flush to a building, container pad, or loading dock without trailer wheels or suspension underneath.
- 🔹 Ideal for:
- Warehouses with temporary cold storage needs
- Event setups or seasonal food storage
- Sites where mobility is not required
🔧 What you need:
- Firm, flat surface (concrete, gravel, compacted dirt)
- Site access for a long flatbed truck
- Optional forklift or crane if flatbed doesn’t include offload
For restricted-access or elevated/precise installs
Crane-assisted delivery is used when the delivery area cannot accommodate a truck reversal, tilt unload, or when precise placement is required — such as next to rooftops, inside enclosures, fenced yards, or tight urban lots. This method ensures the trailer is lifted and placed exactly where it’s needed without damage or unnecessary movement.
🔹 Ideal for:
- Densely built commercial zones
- Rooftop cold storage or tight industrial sites
- Permanent refrigerated installations with zero mobility
🔧 What you need:
- Site measurements and obstruction clearance
- Crane access coordination (we assist with sourcing if needed)
- Ground team or receiver for placement alignment
Our logistics team will work with you to assess your delivery site ahead of time, asking a few simple questions about:
- Surface type (concrete, gravel, dirt, asphalt)
- Access width and clearance
- Intended use (stationary vs. mobile)
- Nearby buildings or overhanging structures
This ensures we dispatch the right method — saving you time, avoiding costly re-delivery, and protecting your investment.
📦 Need photos or a site sketch? We can review that too.
💰 Pricing
| Region | Price Range (40ft Reefer Trailer) |
|---|---|
| East Coast | $14,500 – $17,000 |
| Midwest | $14,000 – $16,500 |
| West Coast | $15,000 – $17,800 |
Final price depends on condition, cooling configuration (diesel/electric/hybrid), and delivery distance.
Quotes valid for 72 hours.
🧾 What’s Included – More Than Just a Container
When you purchase a 20ft Walk-In Cooler or Freezer from 24/7 Container Inc., you’re not just getting a steel box — you’re investing in a fully integrated cold storage solution backed by industry expertise, professional support, and national logistics. Every unit is thoroughly inspected and configured for immediate use upon delivery.
Here’s exactly what comes with your purchase:
A solid, ISO-certified 20ft reefer container with full insulation and structural integrity. These containers are built to withstand harsh weather, constant use, and internal temperature fluctuations while keeping your goods protected.
Each unit is equipped with a fully functional Carrier or Thermo King refrigeration system, tested prior to delivery. The system maintains accurate temperature control from -20°F to +70°F, giving you the flexibility to use the container as a fridge or a freezer, depending on your needs.
For ease of access during loading or operation in low-light conditions, every unit includes a built-in energy-efficient LED lighting system. These are wired to the main power supply, with optional solar or motion-activated upgrades available upon request.
All containers go through a comprehensive condition verification process. That includes deep internal cleaning, seal testing, rust inspection, and refrigeration functionality check. One-trip units are like-new, while refurbished options are guaranteed structurally sound and performance-ready.
Our logistics team manages everything from depot pickup to final site delivery. We’ll evaluate your location’s accessibility, recommend the best offloading method (tilt-bed, flatbed, or crane), and ensure timely arrival to keep your project or operation on schedule.
Need a side access door, internal shelving, temperature monitoring system, or custom color branding? Let us know before purchase. We offer a wide range of add-on solutions tailored to food service, agriculture, medical, and retail industries.
You’ll have access to our U.S.-based customer service team for both pre-sale consultations and post-sale assistance. Whether you need help choosing the right power configuration or troubleshooting your refrigeration unit, we're just a call or click away — no bots, no runaround.
🛡️ Warranty & Refrigeration Support – Built-In Confidence with Every Container
Every 20ft Walk-In Cooler and Freezer unit sold through 24/7 Container Inc. comes backed by our 12-Month Limited Warranty, designed to give you peace of mind, protect your investment, and ensure your cold storage operations run smoothly from day one.
This warranty reflects our commitment to delivering commercial-grade refrigeration performance, and it covers both mechanical reliability and container integrity under normal use conditions.
✅ What’s Covered in Your 12-Month Warranty
Our limited warranty applies to both One Trip and Refurbished units, provided they are used in accordance with standard operating instructions. The following components are fully covered:
- Compressor: The core of the unit’s cooling function. If your compressor fails due to a manufacturing defect or refrigeration malfunction within the first year, we’ll replace or repair it at no cost.
- Fan Motors: Covered in the event of mechanical failure or electrical malfunction not caused by misuse or overload.
- Cooling Circuitry & Controls: Includes temperature sensors, relays, solenoids, and control boards that regulate temperature levels.
- Door Gaskets & Seals: If doors fail to properly seal and the issue is due to defective rubber or mounting, we’ll provide replacements.
- Insulation Panels: Covered against cracking, warping, or separation caused by manufacturing flaws or structural defects.
- Door Hinges & Locking Bars: If these components inhibit safe, regular access due to material failure, they’re covered under this warranty.
- Circuit Protection: Includes internal fuses, breakers, and wiring integrity directly linked to the refrigeration unit.
- Plug Connections & Terminal Strips: If the factory-installed electrical interfaces malfunction under normal usage, they will be repaired or replaced.
- LED Lighting (If Installed): Covered for malfunctioning or failure unrelated to power surge or external electrical interference.
- Every reefer container is thoroughly inspected before delivery. However, if delivery-related damage is discovered within 48 hours of receipt, you are entitled to a repair or replacement depending on the nature of the issue.
- Includes damaged door components, major cosmetic defects, and mechanical faults caused during loading, unloading, or transport.
⚠️ What’s Not Covered
To preserve product integrity and maintain fair service standards, the following are excluded from warranty coverage:
- ❌ Normal wear and tear from regular use
- ❌ Damage caused by negligence, misuse, or lack of routine maintenance
- ❌ Temperature loss due to customer power failure or insufficient power supply
- ❌ Cosmetic imperfections that do not affect structural or cooling performance
- ❌ Damage from external equipment or unauthorized modifications
- ❌ Environmental or weather-related damage (e.g., flooding, lightning strikes)
Filing a claim is simple and hassle-free:
- Take clear photos of the issue (wide and close-up).
- Email our warranty team with your container invoice number, photos, and a brief description of the problem.
- A technician will review your claim and respond within 1 business day.
- If eligible, we’ll coordinate repair or replacement at no cost to you.
📩 Submit claims to: warranty@247container.com
We understand that cold storage operations are mission-critical. That’s why 24/7 Container Inc. offers:
- 🧰 24-Hour Technical Support for reefer container troubleshooting
- 🔄 Emergency Replacement Options for eligible failures under warranty
- 🛻 Mobile Field Technicians in select metro areas for urgent repairs
- 🔌 Guidance for generator compatibility and power troubleshooting
We don’t just deliver containers — we stand behind their performance with full support when you need it most.
📦 Condition & Customization Options
We supply both new One-Trip reefer units and refurbished options at lower cost. All units are:
- Cleaned, tested, and inspected
- Fully insulated and sealed
- Refrigeration units fully functional and serviced
- Rated for continuous use or backup operations
🛠️ Need modifications? We offer:
- Side personnel doors or roll-up entries
- Adjustable shelving and racking systems
- Built-in lighting kits (solar/electric)
- Branding, signage, and paint options
- Interior wall or floor lining for hygiene-sensitive applications
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