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Self-taught engineer and inventor Frederick McKinley Jones designed the first portable air-cooling unit for trucks.

Cargo theft costs the trucking industry millions each year. Here's how drivers and fleet operators can better protect their loads.

As temperatures begin to shift, here's how to prepare your semi-truck for fall driving conditions and the season ahead.

Investing in a reefer trailer is an important decision for any business that depends on transporting temperature-sensitive cargo.

Safety and fuel-efficiency tips for semi-truck drivers, new or experienced.

Choosing the right refrigerated trailer is critical for businesses that transport temperature-sensitive products.

How lift gates work, the main types, where they're used, and their benefits and drawbacks.

Tips to clean your semi-truck quickly and effectively, inside and out.

Understanding the most common repairs can help you maintain your trailer and minimize downtime.

Announcing Legacy Trailer Rental, a new Thermo King of the Southeast company for trailer rentals.

How Thermo King TRUs with electric and hybrid systems can cut your fleet's emissions and operating costs.

How trucking companies can fight rising energy costs with solar panels, better fuel efficiency and telematics.

Renting a trailer can be a smart choice for a business.

A collaboration between Range Energy and Thermo King on electric refrigerated trailers.

How to prevent spoilage and keep home-delivered food out of the Danger Zone.

Learn about the electric cold chain solutions offered by Thermo King®.

Thermo King’s Electrification Readiness Program equips its dealer network with deep technical expertise, resources and support.

Thermo King of the Southeast was named Thermo King’s 2023 North America Dealer of the Year.

A step-by-step checklist for inspecting a trailer, from the tires to the body.

Regular maintenance of your reefer trailer is essential for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive items, like food and pharmaceuticals.

The pros and cons of semi-truck driving, to help you decide whether to pursue the career.

Reefer units are widely used in the transportation of perishable goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

In September 2023, Thermo King of the Southeast took part in Hunger Action Month.

In 2023, Thermo King marked 10 years of the Precedent S-Series.

Many electric APUs are powered by a battery, which means a driver can use in-cab features without idling the truck.
Service is 24/7. After hours, your shop's number reaches the on-call team, and mobile service trucks keep running.