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November 20, 2024

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American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame

General,Awards,Thought Leadership

Frederick Jones inducted into the American Truck Historical Society Hall of Fame

October 29, 2024

Frederick McKinley Jones, Thermo King's first engineer, was inducted into the American Truck Historical Society Hall of Fame.

We Move Food,Community

Thermo King Donates $15,000 to Feeding America through We Move Food Program for Hunger Action Month

September 27, 2024

Thermo King dealers, customers raise total We Move Food Program donations to more than $.5 million since 2018.

Pharma Transport,Rail,Road

Trane Technologies acquires Klinge Corporation

August 5, 2024

Thermo King expands with acquisition of Klinge Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialized refrigerated transport containers

Community

Thermo King Arecibo Celebrates 50 Years by Giving Back

July 26, 2024

The Thermo King Arecibo facility marked its 50th anniversary with a $10,000 donation to The Food Bank of Puerto Rico. Learn more about our uplifting culture!

Auxiliary Power Units

Five Ways APUs Maximize Savings

July 11, 2024

APUs provide efficiency, driver comfort and fleet savings. Find out why Thermo King auxiliary power units are environmentally and cost friendly.

Community

Srini Koppineedi joins the Distinguished Inventor Club

June 13, 2024

When Srini Koppineedi joined Thermo King 16 years ago as a design engineer, he knew it was the right fit for him. Now with 10 patents under his belt, he is the most recent recipient of the Frederick Jones Distinguished Innovator award.

Sustainability,Electrification

Thermo King Showcases Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions at ACT Expo 2024

May 20, 2024

Thermo King continues to drive the transition to cleaner, more efficient cold chain operations with portfolio of electric, hybrid and connected solutions on display for the commercial vehicle market.

Trailer,Electrification

Range Energy & Thermo King Collaborate to Advance the Commercial Adoption of Electric Refrigerated Trailers in the Americas

May 9, 2024

The companies will jointly evaluate the integration of Range’s electric powered trailer platform with Thermo King’s trailer refrigeration units.

Community

National Skilled Trades Day Spotlight: Debra Gevers

April 30, 2024

Debra Gevers is a 46-year employee who has contributed to Thermo King's success through faithful service in multiple jobs at the Bloomington plant while navigating the one constant in life: change.

Community

Women's History Month Spotlight: Suad Sherif

March 22, 2024

Passionate about embracing innovation that leverages data and artificial intelligence (AI), Thermo King Americas’ Digital Offerings leader is helping to deliver customer-centric solutions that are revolutionizing the Transportation Industry.

Trailer,Truck,Road

Thermo King Expands Product Portfolio with BlueSeal Air Curtains by Brightec

March 20, 2024

Thermo King is partnering with Brightec for exclusive distribution of its BlueSeal air curtains in the United States and Canada.

Dealer News,Community

Thermo King Advances Transport Electrification With Dealer Readiness Program

March 12, 2024

New dealer program will further enable customers’ transition to more sustainable fleet solutions, improved efficiency and industry decarbonization

Community

Celebrating International Women's Day: Employee Spotlight

March 8, 2024

Meet Zenit, Preeti and Deeksha. In honor of International Women's Day, we are highlighting three Thermo King engineers who are helping to forge a more inclusive world for women.

Community

Helping customers navigate evolving regulations, sustainability goals and new technology

March 8, 2024

Thermo King was proud to once again be exhibiting at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) 2024 Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting and transportation technology exhibition.

Community

Living outside the comfort zone: Senior Engineer Madhuri Chilakamarri

March 4, 2024

Senior Engineer Madhuri Chilakamarri is making better happen in Thermo King’s digital technologies space and breaking stereotypes along the way.

Dealer News,Community

Thermo King’s Inaugural Top Tech Dealer Technician Competition

February 22, 2024

The technician competition recognizes and promotes talent throughout the Thermo King dealer network and is part of a continual investment in customer service excellence

Auxiliary Power Units,ConnectedSuite™

Fuel tax reporting made easy with TriPac APU

February 21, 2024

The first and only auxiliary power unit on the market to come with telematics as standard, the newest Thermo King TriPac APU automates fuel usage and locations for you.

Dealer News,Community

Thermo King Americas Names 2023 Dealers of Year

February 19, 2024

Thermo King of the Southeast and Videfrigo Implements for Transport and Refrigeration Ltd win Thermo King’s top dealership awards for exceptional 2023 performance.

Dealer News

Elite Dealer Service Model Adds 30 New Locations

December 13, 2023

Thirty new dealer locations joined the Blue Track by Thermo King elite service model this year. With these additions, 50% of Thermo King dealers in the United States and Canada now qualify as Blue Track by Thermo King certified.

ConnectedSuite™,Awards

TracKing® Pro Telematics Wins Top Software & Tech Award

December 7, 2023

The award honors TracKing® Pro telematics as one of the top software and technology solutions in the supply chain space.

ConnectedSuite™

Thermo King Digital Solutions Advance Cold Chain Decarbonization

December 1, 2023

New digital solutions offer Thermo King customers insights into unit status, performance, maintenance needs and more.

Electrification

Decarbonizing Your Fleet with Innovative TRUs

November 14, 2023

By leveraging advancements in transport refrigeration unit technologies, refrigerated fleet managers can reduce carbon emissions while assuring adequate cargo cooling. Discover Thermo King TRU solutions today!

Community

Brittany Chapeau brings ‘Army Strong’ experience and skills to Thermo King

November 10, 2023

ConnectedSuite™

Thermo King Offers TracKing® Telematics as Standard

October 3, 2023

Starting in 2024, TracKing telematics hardware and subscription will be standard on new Thermo King APU, trailer, and large truck offerings.

General,ConnectedSuite™

Thermo King® Launches TracKing® Pro Telematics

September 27, 2023

TracKing Pro telematics utilizes predictive technology driven by machine learning to deliver actionable insights to help fleets increase profitability.

General,Electrification

Thermo King leads with decarbonization and digital solutions at IFDA

September 14, 2023

Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies

Rail

Thermo King Introduces Advancer S-DRC Rail Refrigeration Unit

September 8, 2023

New cargo rail solution is California Air Resources Board (CARB) Ultra-Low Emission Trailer Refrigeration Unit (ULETRU) compliant and leverages the industry proven Precedent® S-Series engine to lower emissions

General,Electrification

Ongoing Partnership with the University of Minnesota

July 21, 2023

The first of its kind program celebrates second solar vehicle unveiling and pairs real-world application with electrification certification, helping fulfill current and future job market needs within engineering and electrification fields.

Electrification,Awards

e1000 Receives Top Product of the Year Award

July 18, 2023

The e1000 is first large-capacity all-electric TRU to meet zero-emission regulations across North America

General,ConnectedSuite™

Digital Release Q2 2023 | News | Thermo King

June 26, 2023

General,Community ,Thought Leadership

International Women in Engineering Day with Carolyn Anderson | Thermo King

June 23, 2023

Trailer,Sustainability,Road,Thought Leadership,Electrification

The Road to Electrification Requires Partnership & Collaboration

May 16, 2023

Innovation that is focused on zero emissions is the future reality of our industry, and Thermo King is committed to doing it the right way — in every product segment.

Trailer,Sustainability,Road,Electrification

Electric TRU for Trailers Completes Trial with Meijer

May 9, 2023

The three-month long trial achieves major milestones while on the road, including electric fleet performance parameters in winter conditions.

General,Community ,Thought Leadership

Thermo King at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo

May 5, 2023

Auxiliary Power Units,Road

Introducing the 3rd Generation TriPac

April 27, 2023

General,Community

Felix Okoth Spotlight

March 22, 2023

General,ConnectedSuite™

Digital Release Q1 2023 | News | Thermo King

March 20, 2023

Trailer,Sustainability,Road,Truck

HVO Fuel for Refrigerated Transport

March 16, 2023

HVO fuel was recently approved as a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King refrigerated trucks and trailers. Learn more about how this fossil free fuel can be used!

ConnectedSuite™,Road

Remote Operating Center | News | Thermo King

March 15, 2023

Thermo King’s Remote Operating Center (ROC) is the industry’s most comprehensive roadside assistance program for transport refrigeration units.

Trailer,Sustainability,Road

Precedent Anniversary Article

March 10, 2023

General,Community ,Thought Leadership

2023 World Engineering Day

March 4, 2023

Community ,Thought Leadership

Thermo King at the TMC Expo

March 3, 2023

Trailer,Sustainability,Road,Regulations

Precedent Anniversary Engineer FAQ

February 21, 2023

Community ,Dealer News

2022 Thermo King North America and Latin America Dealers of Year Announced

February 17, 2023

Community ,Electrification

University of Minnesota Partnership on Electrification Engineering Certification Course

February 14, 2023

Truck,Sustainability,Road

Thermo King Truck Products to Transition to Lower Global Warming Potential R452A Refrigerant in December 2022

November 29, 2022

Electrification

Thermo King by Trane Technologies Accelerates Cold Chain Decarbonization Following Electric Trailer Trials with Walmart, Loblaws and Martin Brower

October 25, 2022

Dealer News

Thermo King Dynamic Innovation Showcase a Success!

September 30, 2022

Electrification

CARB Incentive Program Approved for e200 and e1000

August 5, 2022

This incentive project significantly helps customers finance their journey to achieve zero emissions by December 31, 2029, as outlined by CARB.

ConnectedSuite™

Thermo King Expands Telematics offerings

June 15, 2022

Learn more about the expanded offerings that bring greater flexibility and data-sharing options to customer fleets.

Electrification

Walmart partnership with battery-electric refrigerated trailer

June 9, 2022

Thermo King worked with Walmart for its first-ever trial of a refrigerated trailer operated on battery electricity in the U.S. late last year.

Community

MATTERbox Madness Competition with Thermo King

May 24, 2022

Employees from around the Americas join together to provide children with healthy food.

Marine

Thermo King Supplies Hapag-Lloyd with SG-5000 Generator Sets

May 16, 2022

Hapag-Lloyd to increase operational efficiency and lower operational costs with SG-5000 generator sets.

Electrification

Developing 100% Battery-Electric Refrigerated Commercial Vehicle Prototype

May 9, 2022

Xos, Inc. Partners with Thermo King to Jointly Develop 100% Battery-Electric Refrigerated Commercial Vehicle Prototype

Electrification,Thought Leadership

EV Adoption: Key Components

April 28, 2022

Charging Standards, Infrastructure Are Key Components In EV Adoption

Trailer

Introducing the latest Precedent S-750i Trailer

April 21, 2022

The new Thermo King Precedent S-750i offers a new diesel-electric option that delivers Thermo King cooling dependability

Sustainability,Electrification,Podcast

Podcast: Standardizing TRUs and ePTO Technology

April 6, 2022

Heavy Duty Trucking Equipment Editor Jim Park sat down with Paul Kroes from Thermo King to discuss the path to electrifying TRUs for fleets.

General,Community

Breaking barriers as a woman engineer | Women's History Month

April 4, 2022

March was Women’s History Month, and we’re proud to highlight our women team members who #breakthebias at Thermo King.

Electrification

Electrified Truck Refrigerated Concept at Work Truck Week

March 9, 2022

Morgan Truck Body Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary by Showcasing Electrified Truck Refrigerated Concept Body at Work Truck Week 2022

Community

Thermo King to expand operations in Greenville County

March 9, 2022

Thermo King announces plans to expand manufacturing operations that will create 220 new jobs in South Carolina.

Trailer

Thermo King re-introducing the Whisper Kit

March 8, 2022

The Whisper Kit will be available for ordering on all Thermo King’s highly efficient multi-temp Precedent® units on April 1.

Bus

Thermo King Air Purification Solution Earns Certification

February 24, 2022

As a CARB-approved electronic air cleaner, the Thermo King Air Purification solution has been independently reviewed and approved for sale in the state of California.

General

Engineers Week 2022

February 24, 2022

Thermo King is proud to celebrate Engineers Week and its theme Reimagining the Possible.

Community

Watch news story featuring the life of Fred Jones

February 24, 2022

WATCH news story featuring the legacy and life of Thermo King's 'King of Cool' Frederick McKinley Jones

Service & Maintenance

Extend your TRUs life cycle with regular maintenance

February 23, 2022

Learn more about extending your TRUs life cycle with regular maintenance.

Community

Distinguished Master Innovator List | Matt Srnec

February 23, 2022

Matt is #27 on a list that includes current and former employees with 10+ U.S. patents

Dealer News

2021 North America and Latin America Dealers of Year

February 21, 2022

Thermo King of Dallas and LOGINSA of Guatemala win top dealership performance awards at the annual Thermo King dealer meeting.

Community

Celebrating Black History Month At Trane Technologies

February 17, 2022

Get to know Judith Mziray, Security and Compliance Leader, Information Technology, Thermo King Americas.

Electrification,Home Delivery,Road

E200 Receives Top Product Award

February 17, 2022

We are proud to announce that Thermo King has received a Top Product Award from HDT for its e200 all-electric refrigeration unit.

Sustainability,Parts & Accessories

Thermo King Celebrates National Battery Day

February 17, 2022

Get Charged Up for National Battery Day and learn how to celebrate with Thermo King!

Service & Maintenance

Top Refrigeration Unit Maintenance Tips

February 15, 2022

Knowledge is power, so let’s look at the top maintenance-related challenges you might encounter so that you can be proactive in preventing downtime.

Electrification,Podcast

Podcast: Electrifying Transport Refrigeration Units

January 28, 2022

What does the road to electrification look like for transport refrigeration units (TRUs)? Listen to our podcast to learn more.

Bus,Thought Leadership,Podcast

Dwayne Cowan explores the (bus) ride to healthy and equitable cities

January 26, 2022

Listen to the all-new Healthy Spaces podcast episode that goes inside the world of mass transit and the role it plays in healthier cities and quality of life.

Pharma Transport,Thought Leadership

Top 5 trends of pharmaceutical supply chains in 2021

January 13, 2022

Uncover major trends currently influencing the pharmaceutical supply chains and what they mean for the pharma industry.

Sustainability,General,Thought Leadership,Regulations

Reducing Global Warming impact of TRUs by 50%

January 10, 2022

Thermo King has announced it will be the first in the industry to lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units.

Sustainability,Solar

Power through the winter with solar panels

December 14, 2021

Did you know solar panels do not require full sun to maintain efficiency? Learn more about how ThermoLite Solar Panels can provide a significant ROI for your semi-trucks.

Sustainability,Bus

The benefits of using R407C refrigerant

December 14, 2021

Learn why Thermo King recommends the use of R407C for all-electric applications.

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: A solid foundation is key to sustaining quality

November 11, 2021

Mike Zaleski, Quality, Operational Excellence, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineer leader, shares his thoughts on consistency, success, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

General

From Crater to Production Supervisor with Goals and Grit

November 8, 2021

Meet Rob Seamann, production supervisor of Thermo King’s distribution center in Hastings, NE.

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: Preparing for electrification and lightning speed innovation

November 4, 2021

Aftab Khan, Vice President of Engineering & Technology for Thermo King Americas, shares his thoughts on electrifying the future of the transport industry.

General,Thought Leadership,Electrification,Bus

Thermo King at APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO

October 26, 2021

Showcasing Air Purification Solution for Public Buses and Next Generation All-Electric HVAC System.

General,Community

Craft the Job You Really Want

October 14, 2021

In honor of Manufacturing Day, meet Mike Calvert, an industrial engineer at Thermo King’s Minneapolis distribution center.

Pharma Transport

Part Two: Criteria to consider when selecting new shipping partners

October 7, 2021

Find out what to ask when expanding preferred shippers lists in the second part of this series.

We Move Food

Central California Food Bank receives grant

October 4, 2021

In September, Trane Technologies’ Thermo King was excited to contribute a $5,000 grant to the Central California Food Bank's efforts against hunger.

Trailer,Electrification

Trailer Electrification: solutions to Battery Electric TRU adoption

October 1, 2021

With trailer electrification on the horizon, significant barriers exist as the trucking industry transitions over to cleaner energy.

General

Thermo King Arecibo receives safety award

September 30, 2021

Thermo King’s commitment to providing a safe working environment for employees earns the Arecibo team safety awards.

Pharma Transport

Five methods for reducing pharmaceutical cargo theft

September 27, 2021

Effective methods for reducing the risk of pharmaceutical cargo theft.

We Move Food,Community

Feeding Southwest Virginia receives grant

September 22, 2021

Supporting food banks is one way to help close the gap on hunger.

Bus,Thought Leadership

Article: The Need for an Indoor Air Quality Solution for Transit Buses

September 20, 2021

Restoring confidence to help increase ridership.

Electrification

Delivering All-Electric, Zero-Emission Solutions by 2023

August 30, 2021

Thermo King to invest more than $100M into evolve™, its new all-electric portfolio of products.

Sustainability,Electrification,Thought Leadership

ACT Expo: Insights on Transition to Zero-Emission Technology

August 24, 2021

Technological development efforts and strategy that will help lead the transport refrigeration industry to zero-emissions.

Electrification,Thought Leadership

Thermo King Designing Industry Roadmap to Full Electrification of the Cold Chain

August 23, 2021

Transport leaders provide insights to needed solutions for zero-emission fleets.

Pharma Transport

Part One: Criteria to consider when selecting new shipping partners

August 17, 2021

Find out what to ask when expanding preferred shippers lists in the first part of this series.

Community

Thermo King Central Carolinas Plays a Big Role for a Big Cause

August 5, 2021

Vaccines and food? A winning combination. In a dual effort to help save lives and feed hungry neighbors, Thermo King recently worked with healthcare provider Novant Health to support a pop-up food pantry event that took place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Novant Health, a healthcare organization providing care and services to communities acr

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: Fighting Social Injustice

July 30, 2021

Dwayne Cowan, vice president of Commerical Americas for Thermo King Americas shares his thoughts on fighting against bias, discrimination and social injustice.

Community ,Dealer News

Thermo King Christensen Celebrates 75 Years

June 22, 2021

It’s all about family for this Midwest dealership As one of Thermo King’s longest-standing dealerships, Thermo King Christensen has much to celebrate in 2021.

Pharma Transport

Active vs. passive refrigeration in pharma cold chain

June 22, 2021

How to select the ideal temperature-controlled solution.

Home Delivery

Keep home-delivered foods safe

June 22, 2021

Home-delivered food is the ultimate convenience. If you are delivering groceries, subscription meal kits, and other perishable refrigerated products, food safety should be top of mind.

Community ,Dealer News

Big Fish, Big Names, Big Money, and Big Heart

June 17, 2021

Thermo King District Service Manager Gary Thompson is a professional bass fisherman who raises money in big ways.

Truck,Electrification,Podcast

Challenges and potential benefits of electrification

June 17, 2021

Podcast: Thermo King on the challenges and potential benefits of electrification.

Trailer,Pharma Transport

Pharmaceutical Transportation Risk Mitigation Tips

June 15, 2021

How to mitigate risk in the pharmaceutical cold chain.

We Move Food

The generosity of Thermo King Results in Sustainable Transport

June 11, 2021

Annual dealer meeting yields $66K in We Move Food donations AND an e200 electric unit for a deserving food pantry.

Electrification

Transitioning to zero-emissions puts pressure on refrigerated fleets

June 8, 2021

Read CCJ’s article on how transitioning to zero-emissions puts pressure on refrigerated fleets.

Pharma Transport

Covid-19: The importance of a flexible redistribution model

May 27, 2021

Uncover cold storage solutions that offer scalability flexibility as needs for temporary cold storage for pharmaceuticals and extra capacity in hospital environments increase to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pharma Transport,Home Delivery

Cold Storage in Hot Demand: How to Economically Meet the Challenge

May 21, 2021

Refrigerated warehouses play an essential role in the supply chain and Thermo King’s dependable, short-term storage solution offers relief.

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: We Innovate for our Customers and our Communities

May 17, 2021

Dominic Hand, Vice president of IT and Connected Products for Thermo King Americas, a division of Trane Technologies, talks about how Thermo King innovates for our customers and communities.

Pharma Transport

Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

May 11, 2021

Thermo King’s stand-alone deep-cooling freezers can quickly become the hero in healthcare settings when life-saving medicines are at risk.

Truck

Keep Flowers Fresher for Longer

May 7, 2021

No one wants to get a bouquet of wilted flowers. In this article, we’ll walk through tips to keep your flowers looking fresh from storage to delivery.

Sustainability,Electrification

Transition to Zero Emission Technology

May 3, 2021

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have the potential to offer several benefits to operators: lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance costs, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). However, there are still a number of barriers that must be overcome before the industry sees full adoption of BEVs and their benefits.

Sustainability,Electrification,Thought Leadership

Creating Customer Value and a Sustainable Future

April 23, 2021

‘Restoring our Earth’ is the theme of Earth Day 2021, offering the perfect opportunity to reflect on the many ways we all can make a difference to ensure that our world is a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for future generations.

Bus

Thermo King Launches Air Purification System for Public Buses

April 16, 2021

This solution helps Americans return to work with safer and healthier public commutes.

Bus

Discovering the Best Indoor Air Quality Solution

April 13, 2021

Numerous indoor air quality (IAQ) products are available in the market today. The products span a wide range of technologies, have an expansive range of properties, and deliver a large array of performance outcomes, even within the same technology category.

Marine

Thermo King Launches New Container Fresh & Frozen (CFF) Refrigeration Units

April 8, 2021

The new Thermo King CFF units can reach and maintain box temperature in the toughest conditions between -30 and +30 degrees Celsius to safeguard product quality.

Thought Leadership

Celebrating Innovation

March 11, 2021

Learn how one team in Thermo King Americas is innovating critical solutions for our customers and the planet.

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: Innovating for a Sustainable World is Part of Thermo King’s DNA

March 4, 2021

With the backdrop of World Engineering Day on March 4, Thermo King Americas Vice President Engineering & Technology George Wan, honors the engineering success of Thermo King’s professionals who are committed to innovating for a better, more sustainable world.

Dealer News

Congratulations to Amarillo Thermo King!

March 3, 2021

Thermo King Corporation Recognizes Amarillo Thermo King as 2020 North America Dealer of the Year.

Electrification

Electrification for the Win!

March 3, 2021

Meet Ryan Schumacher: Thermo King’s Newest Master Innovator.

Truck,Sustainability,Home Delivery

Thermo King Launches All-Electric Refrigeration Unit

February 25, 2021

The e200 unit is operational on both electric and engine-powered vehicles.

Thought Leadership

Leader Perspectives: Embracing Diversity and Cultivating Innovation

February 19, 2021

Jeff Rhodes, Finance Leader for Thermo King Americas shares his thoughts on how diversity is critical and inclusion is key to creating stronger teams that deliver better results.

Auxiliary Power Units,General,Road

Establishing a Competitive Advantage

January 13, 2021

Diversification, driver comfort, and commitment to quality equipment and service lead Oakley Transport to Thermo King®.

Dealer News

Thermo King Technician Spotlight

January 12, 2021

Several hardworking technicians were nominated based off their work ethic and strong representation of the Thermo King brand to take part in a Technician Spotlight. They highlighted the best parts of their jobs and how they got to where they are today.

Community ,Road

Delivering Timeless Traditions from the Hills of North Carolina

December 24, 2020

Thermo King® Customer Bottomley Enterprises greens up the holidays for millions of people across the United States each year.

Pharma Transport

Strengthening the Vaccine Cold Chain from Start to Finish

December 9, 2020

Thermo King’s solutions are being used to deliver billions of COVID-19 vaccines.

Community

Less Bark, More Listening

November 11, 2020

Thermo King’s Mac Case is a decorated veteran who loves sharing his passion for diversity and inclusion.

Trailer

Refrigeration Unit Maintenance Tips: Part 1

November 9, 2020

Keep your fleet on the road by avoiding these common maintenance issues.

Community

Newsroom | Relaunching a Career in Engineering

November 3, 2020

Thermo King’s Belinda Caspari is happy she took the first step that led her back to the workforce.

Marine

NEW Marine Online Parts Store

October 30, 2020

After more than 100 years of being in business “offline,” Thermo King is introducing it's first ever e-commerce functionality with the Online Parts Store.

Pharma Transport

Thermo King and Envirotainer Ready for Secure Temperature Controlled Air-Transportation of COVID-19 Vaccine

October 27, 2020

Recognizing the critical need for reliable temperature-controlled airfreight solutions for safe transportation of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, Thermo King®, and Envirotainer have announced that they are ready to meet the increasing shipping needs of the healthcare and aviation industries.

Marine

Thermo King to supply 5,000 Magnum® Plus Refrigeration Units to CMA CGM

October 12, 2020

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications announced today it will supply 5,000 Magnum® Plus reefer units to be fitted on CMA CGM refrigerated containers.

Community ,Dealer News

Celebrating 100 Years… and Counting!

October 8, 2020

Thermo King Customer Johnson Feed is all about family, partnerships and service.

General,Community

National Manufacturing Day Spotlight: Farm Girl at Heart

September 30, 2020

Thermo King's Donna Perry has made a career in manufacturing demonstrating #CreatorsThriveHere.

Road

Food Safety in Transport Refrigeration

September 28, 2020

During this challenging time, safely transporting refrigerated essentials such as food, medicine, and blood plasma is a priority.

Auxiliary Power Units,Road

2,000w Pure Sine Wave inverter Launched

September 24, 2020

Thermo King has launched a new 2,000w Pure Sine Wave inverter. The inverter provides state of the art Pure Sine Wave technology, which offers a more consistent current. The inverter also provides increased capacity and an extended warranty, allowing drivers to bring the comforts of home with them on the road.

Pharma Transport

Thermo King by Trane Technologies Launches Cold Storage Solutions to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

September 22, 2020

Portfolio Now Includes Ultra-Low Temperature Solutions to Meet Emerging Needs of Pharmaceutical Customers.

We Move Food,Community

We Move Food Program Helps Hunger Relief Organization Launch Emergency Food Package Program

September 21, 2020

The packages are delivered in Thermo King trucks with support from local labor, including furloughed food industry workers.

Sustainability,Truck,Home Delivery

Keeping it Fresh

September 9, 2020

Thermo King helps lettuce farmer keep produce safe during transport.

Truck,Community

Hunger Action Month: Whole Foods Launches New Food Redistribution Program with Thermo King Refrigerated Vans

September 2, 2020

Whole Foods Market is donating a fleet of Thermo King refrigerated vans to food rescue organizations to transport perishable and nonperishable food to neighbors in need.

Trailer,Community ,Road

Our Most Important Shipment is Yours

September 2, 2020

Thermo King customer Sorenson Transport celebrates 50 years of service.

Community ,Dealer News

Masked and Ready to Serve!

August 27, 2020

Thermo King dealership family does its part to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Rail,Marine

Marine, Rail and Air Team Launches New Service App

August 24, 2020

The new mobile app, which has already received positive feedback from customers around the world, makes service and technical information for marine products easy to access.

Community ,Dealer News

Thermo King Dealer Scraps Together Donation for Local Food Shelf

August 11, 2020

Thermo King of Roanoke turns leftover scrap metal into 139,100 meals for families in need.

Trailer,ConnectedSuite™

Fleet Telematics | Staying Connected

August 7, 2020

Thermo King’s telematics solutions keep your products, people and assets safe – remotely.

General

Thermo King Launches Elite Service Delivery Model Designed to Maximize Customer Uptime

August 4, 2020

Branded Blue Track and piloted in 2019, the model defines service excellence and readies the industry for continued transformation.

Truck,Community ,Home Delivery

Got Milk?

July 31, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic has pushed everyone’s limits in many ways, one Thermo King customer – Maple View Mobile in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was literally stretched to near breaking points during the height of local quarantines and social distancing.

Truck,Home Delivery

Transporting Hot Little Biscuits, Thermo King Style

July 20, 2020

Whether you like your biscuits smothered in gravy or piping hot with a slab of salted butter, they are the quintessential comfort food. Carrie Morey, of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, knows a thing or two about making homemade biscuits.

Community

Better Than a Hole in One

July 1, 2020

Houston Food Bank wins big in Thermo King dealer golf tournament.

Community

Premier Trailer Leasing Donates to Feeding America

June 9, 2020

Premier Trailer Leasing, a leading national trailer leasing and rental company, today announced it will partner with its long-time supplier, Thermo King, to help combat hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier will provide free rental of up to 40 Thermo King refrigerated trailers to Feeding America.

ConnectedSuite™,Thought Leadership

Cooling the Pharma Hot Zone | COVID-19

May 26, 2020

We are committed to pharmaceutical and bioscience transport.

Trailer

A Well-Oiled Machine

May 26, 2020

Thermo King dealers partner to deliver SLXi-DRC to customers at a rapid pace.

Community

Keeping Food On the Road - and the Table

May 15, 2020

How we are supporting critical food supply services.

Community

Mid State Thermo King Donates $10,000 to Local Food Banks, Lends Refrigerated Trailer

May 6, 2020

$10,000 = 100,000 meals

We Move Food,Community

Answering Feeding America’s Call

May 4, 2020

More than a dozen Thermo King dealers lend refrigerated trailers for time-sensitive food rescue.

Community

Thermo King Customer and We Move Food Grant Recipient Responds to COVID-19

April 30, 2020

Second Harvest Heartland is a Minnesota-based food bank, Thermo King customer, and We Move Food grant recipient. See how this food bank is getting food to people who need it most and learn how you can help.

Community ,Dealer News

Thermo King Dealer Provides Refuge for Truck Drivers

April 28, 2020

Thermo King dealer CSTK is providing sanitizing, washing, rest, and restroom stations in their parking lot for truck drivers.

Community

A New Family of Super Heroes

April 24, 2020

Move over Mr. Incredible; there is a new family of ‘supers’ out there lending a helping hand. Introducing a Thermo King Hastings family who is sewing face masks to donate, and their sidekick who is making tie extensions to improve ear comfort of face mask wearers.

Sustainability

Earth Week Friday: Urban Environments

April 24, 2020

Tips on protecting our state bees and keeping urban landscaping clean and green.

Sustainability

Earth Week: Organic Waste and Compost

April 22, 2020

The Thermo King Minneapolis Green Team shares information on how food waste is transformed into desirable dirt.

Marine

Thermo King Launches SG-5000: We Move Food with Energy

April 9, 2020

With full life CARB compliance, modular design and telematics-enabling controller, the SG-5000 offers operational efficiency and lower lifetime operational costs, manufactured in USA.

Marine

Thermo King Partners with Grindrod to Enable Customers Easier Access to High Quality Gensets

March 31, 2020

Transporters moving perishable goods like grapes or citrus fruit throughout South Africa, can now benefit from direct access to high quality genset equipment to ensure cold chain integrity and a temperature controlled environment in their refrigerated containers throughout the entire journey from land to the port, or vice versa.

General,Community

Providing Critical Products and Infrastructure Services during Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic

March 23, 2020

As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, our team at Trane Technologies is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures, and taking care of each other, our partners and our customers.

Trailer

Updated Proposed CARB Regulations

March 18, 2020

In August 2019, we reported on the proposed new regulations by California Air Resources Board (CARB) that would impact TRUs that operate in California. As of March 2020, all but one of these proposals have changed. Most are specific to a date adjustment or the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Community

Thermo King donates 10,000 toiletry items to those in need

January 1, 2020

After 12 months, we have collected and distributed over 10,000 individual hospitality items. This has impacted 3,300 individuals and families in the US and Canada.

Trailer,ConnectedSuite™

Trailer Thieves are No Match for Thermo King’s TracKing

December 19, 2019

Inspector Gadget and Sherlock Holmes have met their match. While Thermo King’s TracKing® platform may be best known for its remote temperature management and transport refrigeration unit monitoring to ensure an uninterrupted Cold Chain, it has also proven its value in search and rescue missions. Just ask Thermo King customer iHaul Freight of British Columbia, Canada.

Truck

Congratulations to D&D Sexton’s Remy Braun – ATA Driver of the Year

December 18, 2019

He’s been recognized by D&D Sexton as driver of the month and driver of the year, as well as by the Missouri Truck Association (MoTA) as driver of the month and driver of the year multiple times. He been a driver trainer since 2013, and he’s participated in MoTA truck driving competitions for 20 consecutive years – typically earning a first or second place trophy.

General

Ingersoll Rand Introduces Future Climate Company, Trane Technologies

December 13, 2019

SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE: IR) today introduced its pure-play climate company, announcing the new company name, strategy and executive leadership team.

General

Thermo King’s “Know Your Challenges” Advertisement recognized by Fleet Owner Magazine

November 4, 2019

Believability, attention-getting and informative. Three attributes that define all good advertisements and should always be the goal of marketing teams. And according to Fleet Owner magazine, Thermo King’s North America marketing team hit the nail on the head.

Solar

Winter is here! Learn why solar is more critical in winter than summer.

October 31, 2019

Cold winter temperatures put a hard strain on the batteries in your equipment such as the tractor, APU, refrigeration unit, and liftgates.

Electrification

Promoting CHANJE in the East

September 20, 2019

Thermo King East, CSTK East and Thermo King of Long Island recently hosted a mini-roadshow to highlight the future of electrification.

Thought Leadership

“End to End” Cold Chain Integrity: Critical to Global Food Waste Reduction

September 16, 2019

In the transport refrigeration industry, we often discuss the importance of cold chain integrity throughout the entire supply system – for food safety and economic reasons, but the elimination of food waste is just as paramount.

Thought Leadership

Why Collaboration is Critical to the World Feeding Itself

September 5, 2019

September is Hunger Action Month! Read a message from Dane Taival to learn more about how collaboration in business and across our communities can help to feed more people while wasting less food.

Marine,Solar

Combination of Thermo King Gensets and Solar Panels Helps B&H Logistik Efficiently Transport Refrigerated Containers

September 5, 2019

B&H Logistik in Germany is using a unique set-up of Thermo King generator sets and ThermoLite™ solar panels to increase reliability and efficiency of their operations.

Regulations

FMCSA Discloses Proposed Changes to Hours-of-Service Rules

August 29, 2019

On Wednesday, August 14, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released five proposals intended to increase roadway safety and ease driving rules for truckers.

Trailer,Regulations

CARB Proposes Regulations for New and Existing Truck and Trailer TRUS

August 21, 2019

If you own transport refrigeration units (TRUs) and have one of the 56,700 TRUs that operate daily in California, you need to be aware that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed new regulations that impact TRU emissions in addition to other items.

Trailer

How to Honor a Long-Time Customer

August 21, 2019

From an annual chili feed to homemade chocolates, Thermo King of Sioux Falls Owners Lyn and Ann Tschetter have long understood the importance of nurturing customer relationships and showing appreciation

ConnectedSuite™

Maintaining the Highest of Standards | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

Their dedication and commitment to providing high-quality and on-time transportation services has earned Benny Whitehead Inc. (BWI) an ever-growing customer base and successful service routes that cover 20 states and take our drivers from the Southeast to the West Coast,” said Benny Paul Whitehead, vice president of operations.

ConnectedSuite™

Eliminating the Unexpected | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

A 100 percent Thermo King refrigerated trailer fleet since 2003, Frock Bros. Trucking understands how protecting its assets can lead to ongoing success – for both itself and its customers.

ConnectedSuite™

No Room for Error | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

With roots that can be traced back to the post-repeal days of 1933, Western Distributing’s heritage and core leadership values have been passed down through the Guido Mapelli family, positioning the company for continued growth that has carried it into a fourth generation.

ConnectedSuite™

Providing Value, Real Advantages to Customers | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

Longtime Thermo King customer Mckinney Trailer Rentals, has relied on Thermo King’s quality products and service for nearly 20 years to provide dependable trailer refrigeration performance to its customers.

ConnectedSuite™

NFI Intermodal | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

NFI Intermodal is a division of the diversified NFI Industries, a privately owned international transportation and logistics company that takes pride in delivering completely customized supply chain solutions that are fast, smart and responsible.

ConnectedSuite™

How fleet telematics improve trailer diagnostics and uptime

July 29, 2019

Analyzing and utilizing vehicle data can provide a new level of maintenance efficiency.

ConnectedSuite™

First Impressions | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

“We are firm believers in first impressions,” said Keith Harring, owner of K.L. Harring Transportation and Warehousing. “We know that our customers’ initial perception of this company is based on what they see and experience with our drivers and fleet.

ConnectedSuite™

CPX Relies on TracKing™ for Efficient, Real Time Fleet Management | Thermo King

July 29, 2019

Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPx) has been partnering with its customers and continually looking for ways to improve its offerings for more than 30 years.

Thought Leadership

National Women in Engineering Day

June 24, 2019

In honor of International Women in Engineering Day, get to know four women on the Transport Solutions Engineering and Technology team!

Trailer

Precedent® offers protection to perishable products during transport

June 18, 2019

As a business owner, you juggle everything from company profitability to customer satisfaction and driver retention to fleet uptime. A partner who understands the industry and your needs and can help you run a profitable business is essential.

Solar

Solar Panels: The ideal solution to save you money and meet your power needs

June 11, 2019

Managing rapidly growing business costs is not easy and uptime is essential. So what can you do to address this problem? Solar power. It’s an ideal solution to meet your power needs and save you money.

Rail

Infinity Transportation Logistics Adds New Lane Between WA/OR

June 10, 2019

Infinity Transportation Logistics (ITL) is adding two hundred 53-foot next-generation temperature-controlled intermodal containers with Thermo King's new SLXi-DRC refrigeration units to support and expand ITL's transportation offerings from and to Washington State and Oregon.

Community ,Thought Leadership

World Hunger Day

May 28, 2019

Hunger is an international epidemic, killing more people than AIDs, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Current figures indicate that there are 821 million people across the world who do not have enough to eat – this is an incomprehensible figure and a fact that many people don’t often think about.

Community

Re-using and Reducing in Ireland

May 23, 2019

Thermo King Galway inspires by reducing water consumption by five percent.

Auxiliary Power Units

Thermo King’s all-electric TriPac Envidia APU offers 10 hours of runtime

May 21, 2019

Thermo King has on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the second generation of its all-electric TriPac Envidia auxiliary power unit.

Community

Captains of Children

May 21, 2019

Thermo King Arecibo raises more than $6,000 for local pediatric hospital.

Bus

Zero-Emission Buses, HVAC and the future of passenger comfort

May 20, 2019

In an article published in this publication two years ago, we focused on zero-emission buses and HVAC efficiency. Systems had to become more energy efficient for power management and conservation.

Community

Celebrating Innovation: World Intellectual Property Day

May 17, 2019

In 2018, Thermo King was granted 60 patents globally for a variety of innovative, customer-driven solutions.

Community

Thermo King Drives Reduction in Food Waste and Insecurity by Committing Nearly $500,000 in Additional Grants to Food Banks Nationwide

May 17, 2019

Since its launch in 2017, The We Move Food™ program has enabled the delivery of millions of meals to people in need through grants, refrigerated products and in-kind services.

Community

Fred Jones Sighting in Virginia!

May 13, 2019

Thermo King co-founder featured in living wax museum

Community

Celebrating Earth Day 2019

May 10, 2019

Officially celebrated on April 22 each year, Transport Solutions' employees proved that Earth Day can – and should be – every day.

Electrification

Thermo King, Chanje Form Last-Mile Partnership

April 26, 2019

Thermo King has partnered with vehicle maker Chanje to create a refrigerated version of Chanje’s V8100 all-electric last-mile delivery van.

Thought Leadership

Our Time Is Now. Delivering the Thermo King Experience.

April 12, 2019

The 2019 Thermo King Dealer Meeting was all about celebration, collaboration and making a difference together.

Dealer News

Giving Back Together

April 12, 2019

In just one night, we raised more than $320K for We Move Food, our hunger relief program designed to help reduce food waste and increase access to fresh nutritional food for people who need it most.

Electrification,Thought Leadership

Electrifying our World, our Future

April 11, 2019

For most baby boomers and Gen Xers, electric transportation was something portrayed in our childhood cartoons on Saturday mornings and a concept that only became real in our imaginary play. Those were the days we used cardboard boxes, our Huffy bikes or whatever else we could find to create our own flying cars and pretend to be living in the future.

Electrification

Electrifying the Home Delivery Market

April 11, 2019

Thermo King partnership in Spain results in sustainable urban distribution.

Electrification

Driving Innovation: 100% Electric. 100% Cool.

April 5, 2019

Thermo King partners with vehicle manufacturer to develop and introduce all-electric, refrigerated van in North America.

Community

BBC-TV show Inside the Factory highlights Thermo King

April 5, 2019

Thermo King’s Frederick McKinley Jones may have been inspired by a load of chickens when he pioneered the first transport refrigeration unit in 1938, but his creation has inspired an entire industry of possibilities … including a multi-billion dollar frozen pizza industry.

Dealer News

Thermo King West earns top Thermo King honor

March 26, 2019

Thermo King West has earned the company’s 2018 North America Dealer of the Year award. The news was announced at the company’s dealer principal meeting earlier this month

Trailer,Auxiliary Power Units

Stevens Transport purchases $165 million in new equipment

March 18, 2019

Stevens Transport, the largest refrigerated trucking company in Texas and a leading multi-modal, temperature-controlled freight carrier in North America, has purchased $165 million in new equipment for 2019.

Dealer News

Thermo King Central Carolinas keeps things cool for 25 years

March 18, 2019

Thermo King Central Carolinas, located off Statesville Road in Charlotte NC, is celebrating its 25th silver anniversary in 2019.

Thought Leadership

More than Numbers: #BalanceforBetter

March 8, 2019

Better the balance, better the world: aptly the campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2019, celebrated every year on March 8. It is a day when we celebrate the social, political, and economic achievements of women throughout the world– while also campaigning for greater progress on inclusion and parity.

Thought Leadership

Performance and Purpose

March 6, 2019

Each year, Ingersoll Rand hosts approximately 200 of its top leaders at our annual leadership conference – this year’s theme, Performance with Purpose.

Community

Once an Engineer, Always an Engineer

March 5, 2019

Bill Waldschmidt may have retired from Thermo King's Engineering Department in 2015, but he's not been idle. If fact, he's been quite mobile in keeping others mobile.

Community

Room for Eight

February 18, 2019

Thermo King team uses skills to build new home for local family.

Bus

One More Reason Buses are Cool (Literally)

January 30, 2019

Just before the end of 2018, Transportation for America traveled to Thermo King’s headquarters in Bloomington, MN to get an up close look at the economic impact of public transportation dollars on Minnesota’s manufacturing jobs. Joined by several state and local leaders, Thermo King shared with the group how their high-quality HVAC systems fit into the public transit supply chain.

Thought Leadership

What Are You Doing for Others?

January 21, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) is often associated with his I Have a Dream speech made on August 28, 1963. This was an iconic moment that elevated the platform for civil rights throughout America.

Dealer News

Efficiencies Built into New Transport Refrigeration Facility

January 16, 2019

With four 100 foot drive-through service bays, an expanded parts area, improved efficiencies and safety features, along with a central location, there’s much to love about Transport Refrigeration’s new facility.

Bus

PSTA pilots connected HVAC

December 19, 2018

Thermo King and the Florida agency are trialing a novel telematics solution for the bus industry

Community

CSTK partners with Brass Rail to give Thanksgiving meals to 10,000 families in need

December 18, 2018

CSTK St. Louis was thankful to be able to support The Brass Rail Steakhouse in O’Fallon, MO in their mission to feed over 10,000 people on Thanksgiving day.

Bus

North American transit attracts offshore OEMs. Why?

December 12, 2018

Why are offshore original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) targeting North American transit? Everything considered, that is a very fair question. For starters, it is one of the smallest, if not the smallest public transportation market in the world.

Community

An odd effect of the trade war: Food banks will get a lot more food, and they need a way to cool it a lot more food, and they need a way to cool it

December 10, 2018

In Minnesota, the amount of food housed and distributed at food banks and similar facilities could double next year. And that infusion of fresh food, combined with a longer-term shift toward lean meat and vegetables at food banks, poses another challenge — keeping it cool.

Solar

Seeing the light

December 5, 2018

Some new light has been shed on how to enhance the performance of battery-powered auxiliary power units (APUs), and it was right there above us all along. Using solar panels mounted to the roof fairing of a tractor can produce enough power to extend the operation of a battery-powered HVAC system and hotel load power for an additional three to four hours. A 300-watt roof fairing-mounted solar panel can also power the liftgate and maintain the charge in the truck’s primary batteries, according to Jeff Kauffman of Tahoe Ventures, who was speaking at the FTR Transportation Conference in September.

Bus

Advances in HVAC technology

November 30, 2018

BUSRide Maintenance spoke with Steve D. Johnson, Sr., product marketing manager, bus HVAC, at Thermo King about the latest advances in climate control technology.

Rail

Looking to the Future

November 26, 2018

More than doubling its current domestic refrigerated container fleet, Infinity Transportation Logistics (ITL) is adding 200 of Thermo King’s 53-foot next-generation temperature-controlled intermodal containers. Thermo King’s new SLXi-DRC units will support and expand ITL’s transportation offerings from and to Washington State and Oregon. The acquisition, which sets ITL up for the immediate future, will help ITL meet both aggressive growth forecasts, by providing increased perishable and refrigerated cargo capacity, as well as its sustainability goals.

Community

Take What You Want, Eat What You Take

November 19, 2018

When our family gathers for the holidays, it’s a time we reflect fondly on memories of the past and amuse younger generations with what it was like “in our day.” As I began thinking about Thanksgiving this year, I was struck by the cultural shifts I’ve witnessed in my lifetime, especially around food.

Community

Thermo King Accelerates Commitment to End Hunger with Expansion of We Move Food Program

November 14, 2018

Program doubles number of grants to Feeding America Food Banks to increase refrigerated transport capabilities, reduce food waste and improve access to perishable foods to nourish the hungry

Thought Leadership

Thermo King and Frigoblock Recognized with the John Connell Quiet Logistics Award by the Noise Abatement Society in the UK

November 8, 2018

Thermo King and Frigoblock, transport solutions brands of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments have been awarded by the Noise Abatement Society in the United Kingdom with the 2018 John Connell Award in the Quiet Logistics category.

Community

Total Team Effort - Thermo King Wins TWO Vendor of the Year Awards

November 8, 2018

While exceeding customer expectations is always the goal, defining what that exactly means falls upon the eye of the beholder. And when it comes to our Strategic Account customers, the definitions are all across the board. Naturally, this makes receiving Vendor of the Year recognition from TWO key accounts extra special … and very rewarding, for the entire corporate and dealer team that works so hard to keep these customers happy.

Community

Nurturing Relationships and Feeding the Hungry

November 8, 2018

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas in late August 2017, it played no favorites when it came to the level of destruction it caused. The Houston Food Bank, the largest food bank in the U.S, experienced extensive damage to its refrigerated fleet, a fleet relied on to serve more than 122 million nutritious meals to over 800,000 Texans each year. While the challenge of getting back up and running quickly seemed daunting, our dealer Thermo King of Houston was there to help and the We Move Food Program provided additional opportunity.

Solar

Rain or Shine, Solar Panels offer Bright Solution for CT Transit

November 6, 2018

With schedules to keep and countless people depending on public transit daily, reliability is paramount when it comes to city transit buses. One common battle that transit maintenance teams fight involves fast-draining batteries, but CT Transit in Hartford, Connecticut, has found a bright solution from Thermo King.

Dealer News

Transport Refrigeration Grows Service Capabilities by One | Thermo King

October 30, 2018

The Tomah, Wisconsin service facility opened in 2017 brings the number of brick and mortar locations under the Transport Refrigeration dealership umbrella to five.

Dealer News

If You Build It They Will Come

October 29, 2018

The phrase, best remembered from the 1989 block-buster “Field of Dreams,” seems fitting for Thermo King Midwest’s dedicated auxiliary power unit (APU) facility in Indianapolis. Maybe not in the supernatural sense – the dealership is only attracting the living, but the specialized APU servicing being offered is definitely a success story to share. One that is telling of the growing number of APUs in the marketplace.

Community ,Thought Leadership

From Farm to Food Desert: Refrigerated Transport Moved Food to Feed the Hungry

October 18, 2018

While reefers have been fundamental for transforming commercial shipping of perishables around the world, today, refrigerated transport is poised to disrupt barriers to delivering fresh nutritional food to the nation’s most vulnerable—the nearly 41 million people in the United States who struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America.

Rail

In it for the Long Haul | Thermo King

October 6, 2018

When you’re in the intermodal freight business, confidence in your equipment is paramount. With trailers loaded with product going from multiple modes of transportation often including ship, rail and truck,

Marine

Transparently Reliable | Thermo King

October 5, 2018

Thermo King customer Braun Container Handels-GmbH is a Germany-based leasing company that prides itself in delivering collaborative service and dependable reefer technology to its clients.

Bus

All-Electric HVAC Maintenance – Best Practices | Thermo King

July 19, 2018

Meet Anthony Cohen, also known as Tony. In March 2017, Tony became the Executive Director/Vice President of Maintenance and Infrastructure for Long Beach Transit. Previously, Tony had served as head of maintenance for Gardena Bus Lines (GTrans) and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Sunline Transit.

Bus

All-Electric HVAC Efficiency: Truth and Fact vs. Unsubstantiated Claims | Thermo King

July 19, 2018

The term “efficiency” has been applied very broadly when it comes to all-electric HVAC, specifically on new battery buses. In layman’s terms, efficiency can be defined as the amount of power being input (in kilowatts [Kw]) versus the amount of power being used to achieve a defined output in Kw.

Bus

All-Electric HVAC Heat Pumps – Are They Right for Your Operation? | Thermo King

July 19, 2018

For the last twenty years, users have been asking HVAC suppliers for heat pumps. These requests came mainly from users in moderate climates who were familiar with the use of heat pumps in their home HVAC systems.

Trailer

Precedent® MultiTemp Delivers Double-Digit Fuel Savings for Cheney Brothers | Thermo King

June 22, 2018

When Cheney Brothers first saw Thermo King’s new Precedent® S-600M MultiTemp refrigeration unit, there were two things that got their attention with the new technology: the fuel savings and the reduced noise levels.

Community ,Thought Leadership

Thermo King We Move Food Initiative | Thermo King

May 29, 2018

In many aspects Thermo King Corporation has helped define this well-known phrase. Our company was founded 80 years ago to ensure the safe, refrigerated transport of perishable foods so that people could enjoy fresh, healthy meals both locally and around the world.

Power Solutions

Martin Brower Canada Partners with Thermo King in Power Management

April 16, 2018

Long-time Thermo King customer Martin Brower Brampton Canada is all about trying innovative products that have the potential to increase fleet efficiencies while supporting the company’s green initiatives.

Auxiliary Power Units,Power Solutions

Benefits of Solar Charging when Combined with a Diesel APU | Thermo King

April 2, 2018

ThermoLite® Solar Panels paired with diesel APUs like the TriPac® Evolution can be an effective solution for situations where the tractor is stationary and must support small power loads during active or off-duty periods.

Thought Leadership

Thermo King Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Innovation | Thermo King

March 25, 2018

Thermo King Corporation is proud of its heritage and reputation for leading the Transport Refrigeration industry with technological innovations that offer meaningful customer solutions

Solar

Solving the Dead Battery Problem | Thermo King

March 15, 2018

In the world of construction equipment, undercharged and dead batteries are a costly issue that eats into a company’s time and profits. During the off-season or during idle periods when equipment can sit for days, weeks, or months, the batteries are slowly drained.

Bus

Thermo King Hub & Armature’s for Bus HVAC Applications | Thermo King

March 2, 2018

The purpose of the hub & armature used on the Thermo King AC compressor is to transmit the correct amount of torque to the compressor so the compressor functions properly and at full capacity

Bus

Thermo King Compressors for Bus HVAC Applications | Thermo King

March 2, 2018

The purpose of the Thermo King AC compressor is to force and move the refrigerant charge through the HVAC system to provide the desired level of cool air within the passenger compartment of a bus.

Bus

Thermo King Motor Drive for Bus HVAC Applications | Thermo King

March 2, 2018

The purpose of the Thermo King Motor Drive is to convert the 27V DC power from the bus to AC 20V 3 phase power to the HVAC system to operate the inverter duty brushless evaporator and condenser motors. The inverter provides the conversion from an irregular DC current to a stable AC current environment.

Bus

Thermo King Return Air Filters for Bus HVAC Applications | Thermo King

March 2, 2018

The purpose of the return air filter is to capture air-borne particles thus keeping the particles from collecting on the wet evaporator fin surfaces or passing through the coil and then becoming circulated within the passenger compartment.

Truck

Old School Milk Delivery Meets Thermo King V-520 Unit | Thermo King

October 30, 2017

Some might call it fate. Some might call it destiny. Either way, there is little doubt that the combination of old school milk delivery mixed with the history of Thermo King, the creator of transport refrigeration, generates a little nostalgia.

Trailer

The Sky’s the Limit for Commercial Trailer Leasing | Thermo King

August 25, 2017

Family owned and run since 1964, Thermo King customer Commercial Trailer Leasing, Inc. (CTL) has embraced change, growth and new opportunities from its beginning. The company, which was founded by Joseph and Stephen Eisen, started out as a dry freight/flatbed local trailer lessor company servicing the New York and New Jersey area.

Marine

Putting the Freeze on the Ebola Outbreak | Thermo King

March 1, 2015

One year ago, most of the world did not know what the Ebola disease was, nor how quickly or easily that it could spread. That changed, nearly overnight, as

Marine

Customer Collaboration and Education | Thermo King

March 1, 2015

Thermo King has long stressed its commitment to ensuring customers’ success. This goes far beyond providing a quality product. It begins and ends with a close collaboration -- to not only determine the right equipment to fit a particular need but also to ensure that the customer is properly educated on the operation and capabilities of the equipment.

Trailer

UNFI Committed to Environmental Responsibility | Thermo King

December 15, 2014

Environmental responsibility is in the DNA of long-time Thermo King customer UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.). With roots that date back to the 1970s when consumer interest in natural foods was sparked, Rhode Island-based UNFI was molded by combining the vision, entrepreneurial spirit and passion of several companies dedicated to healthy, sustainable products

Truck

Cold Plate to Versatility | Thermo King

October 17, 2014

For nearly 60 years, Thomas Brothers Foods has been committed to providing its customers with premium quality Country ham, pork and other meat products. This mission-driven company based in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Trailer

Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. | Thermo King

October 15, 2014

Don’t let the name fool you. Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. (Southern) may have started in the South (Florida to be exact), but today its southern hospitality touches 35 markets making Southern the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States.

Marine

Passing the (Uni) Sushi Grade with “K” Line | Thermo King

September 15, 2014

Uni (oo-nee), the Japanese name for the edible part of the sea urchin, continues to garner attention –and taste buds—worldwide. An acquired taste to be sure, especially if one realizes that they are eating the gonads of a sea urchin;

Marine

Samskip Multimodal Chooses Thermo King for Sustainable Growth | Thermo King

September 15, 2014

European multimodal transport company Samskip Multimodal offers transport and related services by land, sea and rail, focusing on cost efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly transport. The company’s latest selection of Thermo King MAGNUM PLUS™ container reefers supports these efforts perfectly.

Marine

Reliable Refrigeration … Unplugged | Thermo King

September 15, 2014

Thermo King’s new passive refrigeration technology is an autonomous concept for intermodal applications that combines the best of intermodal transportation: the operational simplicity of a dry container with the cooling capacity and functional benefits of a reefer

Auxiliary Power Units

The Value of an APU | Thermo King

September 1, 2014

It doesn’t take long when talking to veteran truck driver Allan Myers of Bryan, Ohio to figure out that he knows a little something about trucks. Allan has been driving trucks for nearly 30 years, the last seven of which have been in partnership with his son running self-owned Crossroads Transport.

Marine

Impacts of the European F-Gas Regulation | Thermo King

June 1, 2014

After much anticipation, the European Union (EU) (Fluorinated) F-Gas regulation has officially been finalized through a passing vote by the full European Parliament. Now that the regulation has been published, many questions remain around just how the requirements will affect refrigerant choices in the marine industry

Marine

TITAN SuperStores Keeps Reefers Grounded | Thermo King

June 1, 2014

Copenhagen-based TITAN Containers’ concept for a modular-designed, flexible cold storage store was born in 2010 after testing and confirming the performance of marine refrigeration units in larger cold stores (40 foot containers).

Marine

Impressively Lean | Thermo King

June 1, 2014

Since 2010, Thermo King’s Wujiang plant in China has been specializing in the company’s marine product range. Impressive from the beginning, the 72,000 m2 facility with an internal covered space equal to the size of nine football fields, Wujiang is truly a one-stop-shop when it comes to manufacturing the MAGNUM®, SG genset and SuperFreezer lines.

Rail

Innovating the Railcar Industry | Thermo King

March 15, 2014

Cryo-Trans, Inc. (CTI) of Owings Mills, Maryland, has created its own niche in the railcar industry, offering the largest fleet of privately-owned, mechanically refrigerated railcars in North America.

Auxiliary Power Units

Thermo King’s TriPac® APU is Driver Recruitment Tool for SAV Express Inc. | Thermo King

March 9, 2014

Dry haul company SAV Express Inc., a division of Minneapolis-based SAV Transportation Group, began transitioning its business model from owner-operator to company-owned fleet in 2013.

Marine

Get Smarter for Free! | Thermo King

March 1, 2014

Thermo King SMART-PTI for MAGNUM PLUS™ is a simple software tool that reduces maintenance costs and reefer down-time expense while it enables more efficient maintenance planning. And it’s completely automatic and transparent to normal reefer operation

Marine

One Year Later: SG-4000 Continues to Roll Down the Line! | Thermo King

March 1, 2014

October marks the one year mass production anniversary of the SG-4000 genset, Thermo King’s next-generation genset technology. A true success story, the SG-4000 genset development was driven by regulatory changes but transformed into a brand new, innovative architecture that re-defined efficiency and sustainability for the industry.

Marine

Small Price, Big Assurance | Thermo King

January 20, 2014

Sometimes it’s the small things that can make a big difference. Thermo King’s plastic seals designed to protect refrigerant ports on its reefers are one of them.

Marine

Cold Chain First: Key Factors to Succeed | Thermo King

January 20, 2014

The importance of keeping the cold chain linked tightly to ensure quality and protection of perishable cargo can never be taken for granted. Proper cargo management and safety procedures within the cold chain from harvest through delivery are essential to protecting the industry, consumers and profits.

Truck

Thermo King Presents Sheetz Inc. with Energy Efficiency Leader Award | Thermo King

June 1, 2013

A customized delivery fleet of 52 Thermo King multi-temperature Sprinter vans is saving Sheetz Inc., an Altoona, Pa.-based, family-owned convenience restaurant chain operation, more than 148,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually compared to conventional box delivery solutions.

Trailer

C.R. England Selects New Thermo King Precedent® | Thermo King

March 1, 2013

C.R. England, the world’s largest refrigerated carrier, has selected the Thermo King Precedent® trailer platform for its fleet in an exclusive three-year agreement.

Auxiliary Power Units

Maximizing its (Minority) Strengths | Thermo King

June 11, 2012

Georgia-based Tribe Transportation may be a mere seven years old, but the company has more than proved itself as a progressive industry leader within refrigerated transport.

Truck

Delivering Fleet Sustainability through Innovation | Thermo King

June 1, 2012

When the company set out to find a way to reduce fuel expenditures and improve its fleet carbon footprint, it turned to several key suppliers for help. Thermo King is proud to be one of the collaborative partners that helped the company achieve its goal.

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Finicky Tuna Requires Innovative Thinking | Thermo King

June 1, 2012

GHG Logistics of Allentown, Pennsylvania is an exclusive warehouse/distributor for Genji, an operator of more than 140 sushi bar locations in 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia. It is also the largest sushi vendor within the Whole Foods Market chain