Refrigerated Transport in Quebec and Canada — Cargo53
53-foot Carrier and Thermo King reefers, -25°C to +25°C, continuous logging and GPS tracking. LTL and FTL across Quebec, Canada, and the USA.
99.5%
ON-TIME REEFER DELIVERY
Temperature-controlled freight
Refrigerated transport, or reefer service, moves freight in an insulated trailer fitted with a self-powered refrigeration unit that maintains a precise temperature from pickup to delivery. Every Cargo53 53-foot reefer carries multiple probes, a digital logger that records temperature every 5 minutes, and live telemetry to our portal. This unbroken cold chain protects perishable food, pharmaceuticals, and any freight whose thermal stability drives compliance, safety, or resale value.
From -25°C to +25°C, no compromise
A different setpoint for every product family. Our multi-zone reefers can even combine two ranges in the same trailer.
| Segment | Temperature | Product examples |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh food | 0 – 4 °C | Meat, fish, dairy, fruits and vegetables. |
| Frozen | -18 °C | Frozen goods, ice cream, frozen meat, ready meals. |
| Pharmaceutical | 2 – 8 °C | Vaccines, insulin, biologics, clinical samples. |
| Flowers & plants | 4 – 8 °C | Fresh cuts, bouquets, tropical plants. |
| Chocolate & confectionery | 15 – 18 °C | Fine chocolate, pralines, heat-sensitive goods. |
Carrier and Thermo King, no exceptions
High-performance 53-foot insulated trailers, refrigeration units serviced to manufacturer standards, continuous temperature logging, and CFIA compliance.
53-foot reefers
Carrier & Thermo King, -25°C to +25°C.
Continuous logging
Reading every 5 minutes, live alerts.
CFIA compliant
HACCP, traceability, documented sanitation.
Multi-zone
Fresh and frozen in the same trailer.
Demanding verticals, tailored standards
Food & beverage
Producers, processors, distributors, and retailers.
Pharmaceutical
Wholesalers, labs, hospital networks, and pharmacies.
Flowers & plants
Importers, florists, garden centres, and nurseries.
Cosmetics
Serums, creams, and temperature-sensitive actives.
Sensitive chemistry
Resins, adhesives, and reagents requiring controlled storage.
Reefer on our daily lanes
Quebec ↔ Ontario (Montreal ↔ Toronto, Montreal ↔ Ottawa), Montreal ↔ New York, Quebec → Florida via I-87 and I-95, and every major cross-border US lane — Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas. The cold chain is preserved through border inspections, with ACE/PAPS clearance and FDA/USDA compliance handled end-to-end.
QC ↔ ON
Daily, 24 h transit.
MTL ↔ NYC
Direct cross-border reefer.
QC → Florida
3–4 days, unbroken cold chain.
US cross-border
Chicago, Atlanta, LA, Dallas.
From request to delivery, no temperature drift
Quote
Describe your product, target temperature range, and lane. Firm quote in under 24 hours.
Temperature confirmation
You confirm the setpoint, trailer pre-cooling, and tolerances. The BOL is issued.
Pickup and tracking
Perishable-trained driver, live GPS and temperature curve, PDF report on delivery.
Everything you need to know about reefer
What is the temperature range of your reefers?
Our 53-foot Carrier and Thermo King refrigerated trailers hold a stable temperature from -25°C to +25°C, accurate to ±1°C thanks to multi-zone refrigeration units and continuous in-cab temperature logging.
Can you carry fresh and frozen loads at the same time?
Yes. Our multi-zone reefers physically separate two temperature ranges in the same trailer (e.g. 2°C for fresh meat and -18°C for frozen), with an insulated bulkhead and independent sensors per zone.
Are you CFIA-compliant?
Yes. Cargo53 operates under the CFIA Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) with HACCP plans, full traceability, documented trailer sanitation, and drivers trained in perishable handling.
How fast is your quote turnaround?
You receive a firm quote in under 24 business hours — often 2–4 hours on Quebec–Ontario and cross-border lanes. The online form speeds intake.
Do you deliver refrigerated freight to the United States?
Yes. We run daily reefer lanes into New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles, with ACE/PAPS customs clearance, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act compliance, and end-to-end temperature tracking through border inspections.
How can I monitor temperature during transit?
Every reefer carries a digital logger that captures temperature every 5 minutes. You see the live curve in the customer portal, with automatic alerts if the setpoint drifts more than 2°C, and a downloadable PDF report on delivery.
Do you accept small refrigerated LTL shipments?
Yes. Our refrigerated LTL service consolidates 1–12 temperature-controlled pallets with other shippers on core lanes — typically 40–60% cheaper than a full truck, with the cold chain maintained across every stop.
What products do you NOT transport?
We do not carry TDG class 1 (explosives), 6.2 (uncontrolled infectious substances), or 7 (radioactive) materials, nor narcotic products without Health Canada authorization. Medical cannabis, alcohol, and licensed products are accepted with compliant paperwork.
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