Not every fleet challenge can be solved with a standard trailer. PLM’s application and design specialists work closely with customers to develop customized refrigerated trailer solutions that improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and cold chain performance.
Why choose a custom trailer solution?
As an active Affiliate member of EPA’s SmartWay® program, PLM helps companies qualify to meet their sustainability goals through trailer technologies. PLM partners with SmartWay to move towards more fuel efficient and sustainable fleet management.
With 16,000 refrigerated trailers in our fleet, varying in lengths from 28 to 53′ and heights from 12’6″ to 13′ our trailers are designed in multi-, single-, hybrid and electric-only units. If you need it, we can build it.
Use for transporting several products that require different temperatures or delivery to various merchants or retailers. These trailers can be subdivided into 2 or 3 temperature-controlled compartments that are ideal for transporting frozen, refrigerated or dry products. Off-load is quick and easy on forward compartments through the side doors.
These trailers are ideal for transporting products at the same temperature. Use these trailers to maintain one consistent temperature.
Whether your business is local with multiple stops or nationwide, PLM has the right sized refrigerated trailer for you.
Reduce your diesel consumption and meet sustainability goals. PLM’s eco-friendly hybrid and electric-only trailers are perfect to increase your refrigerated warehouse with maximum flexibility. Our hybrid versions can operate Over-the-Road or stationery as they are equipped with both electric features and a diesel engine. Ask about our all-electric refrigerated trailers that run on 230 VAC or 460 VAC power, delivering maximum performance with less impact on the environment.
The Challenge: A customer needed a 36′ multi-temperature trailer for multiple product zones while improving driver accessibility during deliveries. The original trailer configuration made it difficult to access pallets in the freezer compartment and required a costly platform system to reach a front-side access door.
PLM’s Approach: PLM worked directly with the customer and drivers to better understand daily operating requirements and identify opportunities to improve workflow, safety, and efficiency. After evaluating the trailer design, PLM recommended a revised
compartment layout, relocation of the side access door, and modifications that
improved product accessibility while simplifying trailer operation.
The Solution: The freezer compartment was repositioned and expanded to create easier access for drivers. The side door location was optimized to simplify loading and
unloading, and PLM recommended the addition of an onboard pallet jack charging
outlet to support daily operations.
The Results: Improved driver safety · Increased delivery efficiency · Faster product access during deliveries · Enhanced driver productivity · Reduced operational complexity · Lower overall operating costs
