There are many items you need to ship in refrigerated trailers to maintain overall quality and freshness. Of course, perishable items are the first thing to come to mind, but there are many other goods that you might not think about right away that require a refrigerated trailer to be shipped.

At Dolphin Delivery, we have a large fleet of refrigerated trailers or reefers that can move your goods across North America. Our trucking company based in BC is home to some of the best drivers and equipment in Canada. When you’re ready to move freight by truck, take a look at trucking company reviews and see why we’re one of the most trusted names in the logistics and trucking industry.

1. Food

The most obvious item on our list, perishable food items need to be stored at the correct temperature to ensure they don’t spoil and make it to their destination in perfect condition for consumers. Here are 5 tips for shipping refrigerated goods.

2. Beverages

Certain beverages will also need shipping in reefer trailers, especially if they contain anything that could sour or spoil. Dairy products, beer, wine, and other items sensitive to temperature will all need to be shipped in a refrigerated truck.

3. Pharmaceuticals

Shipping refrigerated goods in BC has become a popular conversation topic due to item number three on our list: Pharmaceuticals. COVID-19 has demonstrated why trucking in Canada is an essential service, and with a vaccine on the way it’s likely that the trucking industry will be tapped to deliver the pharmaceuticals to frontline workers and Canadians on a massive scale.

Many pharmaceuticals, like the vaccines being developed for the coronavirus, will need to be shipped in reefers so that they remain chilled at a specific temperature. There’s no question that many pharmaceuticals will need to be shipped in refrigerated trailers by reputable delivery companies.

4. Candles

An item you may not think about as often as food, beverages, and medicine, but candles too will need to be shipped in a reefer in order to preserve their quality and structure. After all – they’re built to melt.

5. Bulk Liquids

There’s no room for error with bulk liquids, especially when you’re shipping chemicals, pulp, or other solvents. You’ll need to ship all of these in a refrigerated trailer.

6. Chewing Gum

Don’t believe us? You might find yourself in a bit of a sticky situation. Chewing gum has the capacity to turn a shipment into a nightmare. Always ship it in a reefer.

7. Flowers

If you want your flowers to show up at their destination looking as they’re supposed to, you’re going to need to make sure they’re shipped in a temperature-controlled trailer. Flowers will wilt in the wrong conditions, so there’s no room for mother nature once they’ve been picked and shipped.

8. Hazardous Materials

When you’re shipping something acidic, flammable, or toxic, you’re going to need to do everything 100% by the book. Typically hazardous materials will need to be shipped at an exact temperature.

9. Paint

Another type of bulk liquid, paint should always be shipped in reefers in order to maintain it’s integrity.

10. Tobacco Products

Tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars do not hold up to extreme humidity or heat. They should always be shipped in temperature-controlled reefers in order to make sure they don’t spoil.

While reefers are most commonly used to keep items cool, they can also be used to heat air. They can be used to keep products from freezing in the cold Canadian winters or to keep items cool or at an exact temperature. To learn more about shipping refrigerated goods, request a quote today.