Reefer full truckload · Los Angeles
Reefer freight from Los Angeles, quoted by our team
Temperature-controlled full truckloads, inbound and outbound, with a rate from a real person on our team.
Temperature-controlled truckload freight from Southern California
Produce, frozen foods, dairy, beverages, and ingredients often cannot travel in a dry van. Our team quotes reefer full truckload service from Los Angeles and the surrounding area to destinations across the 48 states, and we quote inbound reefer freight headed back into Southern California as well.
A reefer, or refrigerated trailer, holds a set temperature for the length of the trip. That may be a fresh produce range, a frozen set point, or a specific number your receiver requires. When you request a quote, include the temperature you need. If the shipper wants the trailer pre-cooled before loading, or if the unit should run continuously instead of cycling, add that in the notes. Those details help us send a rate that matches how the load actually has to travel.
Los Angeles and the warehouses east of the ports handle a large share of the country's food freight. Loads leave cold storage in Vernon, Commerce, the City of Industry, and the Inland Empire, and they also leave growers and packers across California bound for distribution centers in Texas, Arizona, the Midwest, and the rest of the country. If your pickup is in Orange County, San Diego, or the Central Valley rather than the city of Los Angeles itself, we can still quote it. Choose the closest city or ZIP on the form.
What to send us for a reefer quote
- Pickup and delivery city, state, or ZIP
- Ship date, and any pickup or delivery appointment windows
- Commodity, including whether it is fresh, chilled, or frozen
- Weight or pallet count
- Temperature set point, plus pre-cool or continuous-run notes if you have them
You do not need every field filled to get started. Pickup, delivery, equipment, and your contact information are enough for our team to reply. The more complete the details, the more accurate the rate.
When reefer is the right equipment
Reefer is the right choice when the product cannot get warm, freeze, or swing between the two. If only part of a shipment is temperature sensitive, tell us in the notes; we can help you decide whether the whole load should go reefer. For a few pallets instead of a full trailer, see our LTL shipping in Los Angeles page and mention the temperature need when you write to us.
Food and beverage shippers can also start on our food and beverage freight page, which covers produce, frozen, dairy, and dry grocery. For eastbound produce and frozen freight, see California to Texas freight. Use the form at the top of this page when you are ready; Reefer is already selected.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I put on the quote?
Use the set point your receiver or shipper requires, such as 34°F for many fresh items or a frozen set point like 0°F or −10°F. If you are not sure, tell us the commodity and we will follow up before we quote.
Can you quote reefer from outside the city of Los Angeles?
Yes. We are based in Los Angeles and quote reefer freight throughout California and the 48 states, inbound and outbound. If the pickup is in the Inland Empire, Orange County, or elsewhere, enter that city or ZIP.
Do I need a full trailer for reefer freight?
Reefer full truckload is for a dedicated trailer. If you have only a few pallets, use the LTL shipping form and mention that the product is temperature controlled.
How do I start a reefer quote?
Use the form at the top of this page. Reefer is already selected. Add the lane, any temperature notes, and your contact information, and our team will reply with a rate.