Operating a fleet of refrigerated trucks is more than just inserting a key and stepping on the gas. Even before a vehicle sets out on its first trip, the checklist of what's needed in terms of technology can be extensive.
Consider what Millerstown, Pa.-based H.F. Campbell & Son Inc. factors into its fleet: needs a
four-year cycle in its fleet of 54 Kenworth tractors; relies on Great Dane and Utility to supply its 186 trailers; uses Thermo King refrigeration units with data-loggers for cooling performance; subscribes to GeoLogic Solutions for tractor satellite monitoring; uses products from Integrated Decision Support Corp. for trip planning technology; and commits to the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership program for constant business improvements in fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions.