HOWO Double Cabin Refrigerator Refrigerated Van Box Transport Food Cooling Cargo Truck With Tailgate

Reefer (This is the industry shorthand for "refrigerated" and is widely used).

Other names and related terms include:

Chiller Lorry (Common in the UK)

Chiller Truck

Fridge Truck

Cold Truck

Freezer Truck (Specifically for transporting items at sub-zero temperatures)

Refrigerated Van (For smaller vehicles)

Refrigerated Trailer (When referring to the trailer unit pulled by a tractor)

Reefer (This is the universal industry shorthand for any refrigerated truck or trailer.)Refrigerated Truck (The general category, though a freezer truck is the most extreme type.)Refrigerated Trailer (If it's the trailer unit pulled by a separate tractor/cab.)Terms Specific to Sub-Zero TemperaturesFull-Freezer Van or Full-Freezer TruckSemi-Freezer Van (Sometimes used for vehicles that can operate in a wide temperature range, including freezing.)Low-Temperature TruckDeep-Freeze TruckOther General NamesFridge TruckCold TruckChiller Lorry (Common in the UK)Freezer trucks are specifically designed with heavier insulation and more powerful refrigeration units to maintain temperatures far below 0 degree to -15 degree for transporting goods like frozen food, ice cream, or certain pharmaceuticals.

Manufacturer: The chassis is produced by Sinotruk (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd.), with HOWO being one of their most popular and widely exported truck series.

Models: HOWO refrigerated trucks are available in various configurations to meet different payload and range requirements, including:

• Light/Medium Duty: Typically 4x2 configurations (e.g., 5-ton or smaller capacity) for urban and regional distribution.
• Heavy Duty: Larger 4x2, 6x4, or even specialized 4x4 (off-road) versions for long-haul and heavier loads.

Engine & Cab: They are commonly equipped with Sinotruk's own engines (or licensed MAN technology engines) and feature a variety of cabs, from single-row day cabs for light delivery to full-sleeper cabs for long-distance transport.

Manufacturer: Thermo King is an American company and a global leader in transport temperature control systems.

Function: Thermo King units are mounted on the exterior of the van body (usually on the front roof) and are responsible for actively cooling and maintaining the temperature inside the box.

Common Units: Models vary based on the required cooling capacity. Examples of Thermo King units often installed on straight trucks include:

• RV Series (e.g., RV380, RV580, RV680)
• T Series (e.g., T-590, T-690, T-890, T-1090)

Cooling Capability (Temperature Range): The specific unit determines the minimum temperature, which can range from:

• Chiller: 0 ∘C to +5∘C (for fresh produce, vegetables, chilled foods)
• Freezer/Reefer: Down to −18 ∘C or even lower (e.g., −25 ∘C) for frozen goods, meat, and ice cream.

Type: Units can be Direct-Drive (powered by the truck's main engine) or Independent/Diesel-Powered (having their own separate diesel engine for cooling, which is vital for continuous cooling when the truck engine is off).

Construction: The box, or van body, is constructed using a "sandwich" panel structure for maximum insulation.

Materials:

• Inner and Outer Skins: Typically made of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) or high-quality stainless steel/fiberglass composites.
• Insulation Core: High-density Polyurethane (PU) or XPS (extruded polystyrene) foam, which is the key component for thermal efficiency.

Insulation Thickness: Commonly around 80mm (3.15 inches) or thicker for deep-freeze applications.

Features:

• Sealed doors with robust stainless steel hardware (locks, hinges).
• Optional internal features like T-shaped aluminum floor rails for improved air circulation and easier pallet loading.
• Optional side doors, meat hooks, and temperature monitoring/printing devices.

Tailgate (Hydraulic Tail-Lift): This is a popular optional feature that greatly assists with the loading and unloading of heavy, palletized, or roll-cage cargo, which is common in food distribution

HOWO refrigerated trucks equipped with Thermo King refrigeration units are used in a variety of industries that require maintaining a cold chain for temperature-sensitive cargo.

The primary applications include:

• Frozen Foods: Ice cream, frozen meat (beef, pork, poultry), frozen fish, and seafood. These often require freezer temperatures, which the units are capable of maintaining (e.g., down to −18 ∘ C or lower).
• Fresh Produce: Fruits and vegetables that need refrigeration to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter.
• Baked Goods & Confectionery: Products like chocolates or other temperature-sensitive items.
• Prepared Meals/Catering Supplies.

• Vaccines and Medicines: Many pharmaceutical products, especially biologicals and vaccines, require strict temperature control, typically in a chilled range (e.g., 2 ∘ C to 8 ∘ C) to maintain efficacy.
• Biochemicals and Laboratory Samples.

• Chemicals and Cosmetics: Certain industrial chemicals or beauty products that must be kept from freezing or overheating.
• Flowers and Plants: Cut flowers and live plants require controlled temperature and humidity to ensure they arrive fresh.

Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. is a massive and well-known Chinese manufacturer specializing in the production of a wide array of special-purpose vehicles. It is the core and flagship entity of the larger CLW Group.

Established in Sep. 2004, Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd is an important branch of CLW group with registered capital 100,000,000 RMB (14 millions US Dollars) and total capital 6,000,000,000 (840 millions US Dollars).

Number of Countries: Chengli exports its products to over 80 overseas countries and regions.

Export History: The company has been actively involved in international trade since it was founded in 2004.

Core Export Regions: Their main overseas markets are concentrated in four major geographic areas:

• Africa: This is a particularly strong market, including countries in East Africa (e.g., Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi), West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal), and North Africa (e.g., Algeria, Libya, Egypt).
• Southeast Asia: Key markets include the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Singapore.
• The Middle East: A significant region for the export of special-purpose vehicles.
• South America: Including countries like Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Chile, and Venezuela.
• Other Markets: They also export to Central Asia (e.g., Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia) and countries like New Zealand and Europe.

Trucks from Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd have been sold to more than 29 provinces in China and more than 80 overseas countries and regions in Asia, Africa, South America, middle east and so on, such as Russia, Mongolia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrghzstan, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Australia, Chile, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Malaysia, Congo, El Salvador, Iraq, New Zealand, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and also truck body for client drawing