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»Stoughton's PureBlue refrigerated
trailer features several design elements
to enhance thermal efficiency and protect
against air loss and water intrusion.
Photo courtesy of Stoughton Trailers

biggest challenges is finding qualified TRU technicians. Thus, more fleets are relying on TRU equipment dealers. Carrier's BluEdge service platform
provides three tiers of service through the North
American dealer network to provide a variety
of maintenance support, including emergency
callout service, major component coverage, and
extended warranties.
For fleets that also use the Carrier Transicold
eSolutions telematics platform, refrigeration unit
performance can be monitored collaboratively
with Carrier Transicold dealers for a more seamless handling of service matters.
" For fleets that manage refrigeration unit service
in-house, a telematics platform can be a virtual
partner because of the equipment intelligence and
insight it provides, " Maddox says. " Centralized
monitoring can help build a comprehensive record
of individual TRUs by tracking factors such as
engine run-hours and other data collected by the
TRU controller. This information can ultimately
help fleets manage and coordinate maintenance
cycles and better balance equipment usage. "
The ability to effectively manage refrigeration
equipment while in transit is also enhanced
with eSolutions. Before a driver is even aware of
a potential service issue, a dispatcher can receive
an alert and determine whether or not the issue
is critical.
Keeping reefers clean is another important
preventive maintenance step, and two new products have emerged that can help. The ISTOBAL
HW'INTRAWASH can mount to either a loading
dock or mobile platform. A telescoping head travels inside the trailer to deliver a high-pressure
washing and food-safe sanitizing. The company
says this system can reduce reefer cleaning time

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»Fleets that are connected with telematics devices, such as Carrier Transicold's eSolutions
system, can optimize operations in a number of ways, including quickly locating unused
assets to place them into service, and wirelessly updating and managing TRU software.
Photo courtesy of Courier Transicold

" For fleets that manage refrigeration unit
service in-house, a telematics platform can
be a virtual partner because of the equipment
intelligence and insight it provides. "
Bill Maddox, senior manager of product management for Carrier Transicold

by 65 percent compared to traditional manual
cleaning methods. According to the company, a
53-foot trailer can be cleaned within five minutes.
A company called Quali Systems has received
a couple of patents for its unique reefer cleaning

system. The system works within a trailer's existing
refrigeration unit, circulating ozone in the airflow
to help sanitize the interior. Ozone is considered to
be a highly effective antimicrobial disinfectant, and
Quali's systems produce ozone on site.

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