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Schuster’s Edge: Lighter Refrigerated Trailers, Greater ROI
In 1956, a young man named Orville Schuster started a business with just one truck and a lot of determination.
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE THAT KEEPS FOOD FRESH
On the outside, it looks like a family celebration at a local restaurant. But behind the scenes, Great Dane refrigerated foodservice trailers and truck bodies are hard at work, delivering fresh ingredients, specialty meats, and frozen goods at the right temperature, every time.
Together, we’ll design a refrigerated trailer or truck body solution that’s perfect for your operation, equipped with innovations found nowhere else.
SAFER LOADS. SMARTER DESIGNS.
Prioritizing safety in our design, we offer a range of advanced features to help keep your drivers safe. Through our exclusive partnership with SLIPNOT we provide an integrated safety grip solution that reduces the risk of slips and falls. Our interior LED strip lighting enhances visibility inside our equipment and Microban®-infused liners fight bacteria and odors for a cleaner interior. In addition, our RIG30 rear impact guard exceeds both American and Canadian trailer safety standards.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BUSINESS.
We can help optimize your workflows with multiple side-door placement options for easier loading and unloading. Choose from trailer lengths ranging from 28 to 53 feet to fit diverse cargo needs and delivery environments, while our truck bodies excel in the last mile. Customizable scuff bands with adjustable height options and our PunctureGuard liner elevate interior durability.
COLD CONFIDENCE, BUILT IN.
Our patented ThermoGuard™ liner, infused with Microban antimicrobial protection, delivers superior thermal performance by preventing outgassing and water weight gain, ensuring stable temperatures and fuel savings by reducing cooling unit run time.
RUGGED AND RELIABLE.
Our innovative wood-free floor system features composite sills and furring that replace traditional wood supports, helping eliminate rot and moisture absorption for a stronger, longer-lasting trailer that maintains its thermal integrity mile after mile.
Electrical conduits are routed along the sidewall rather than through the center of the floor, eliminating the need for mid-floor notching and further enhancing durability and lifespan.
SO FRESH, SO CLEAN.
Our liners are infused with Microban® antimicrobial technology, providing built-in protection that won’t wash off and keeps interiors cleaner, fresher, and easier to maintain.
DATA THAT DELIVERS.
Our refrigerated trailers come factory-equipped with FleetPulseGO Track for instant location tracking, plus seamless upgrades to smart features like ABS fault code alerts, temperature monitoring, and more to boost uptime, efficiency, and ROI.
“Great Dane is a great supplier and partner of ours and has been for a long time. We continue to value that relationship.”
— David Werner, Senior Vice President, Independent Sales and Marketing
Ben E. Keith Company
Models
Find your
perfect fit
Discover why our Everest multi-temp models and Alpine truck bodies are the perfect choice for your foodservice operations
EVEREST
MULTI-TEMP
Precision-Crafted Performance for the Finest in Foodservice
ALPINE
TRUCK BODY
Built for the Daily Demands of Foodservice
Features
FoodService
Our commitment to offering you the perfect solution for your operation means equipping our products with the best features on the road, driving value for your business. Our refrigerated trailers and truck bodies deliver exceptional thermal efficiency, cleanliness, and cost savings, tailored to meet the unique needs of our foodservice customers.
Let’s get you on the road to reaching greater productivity today.
MICROBAN INFUSED LINERS
Ours are the only refrigerated transportation solutions on the road with Microban® protection, an antimicrobial technology scientifically proven to decrease bacteria by 99.9% and reduce odors.
SLIPNOT SAFETY GRIP
Exclusive to Great Dane, this high-friction surface technology helps prevent slips and falls, reduces maintenance, and eliminates tape replacements, all backed by a 15-year warranty.
LOW-PROFILE BLADE LOCK
Our exclusive low-profile blade lock design reduces the potential for damage and exerts constant pressure along the full height of the door preventing air loss and keeping temperature consistent.
LED STRIP LIGHTING
Energy-efficient, high-visibility lighting improves loading safety and speed by providing a 74% brighter trailer interior compared to traditional dome lights.
CLIMACORE
Our HFO-based insulation is climate friendly with a blowing agent that has almost zero impact on global warming, complies with U.S. and Canadian regulations, and maintains outstanding insulation performance.
STRATA SIDEWALL SYSTEM
Combines our PunctureGuard or ThermoGuard premium linings, ClimaCore insulation, and Ultra Road Shield, a strong and lightweight exterior side skin with two-coat acrylic paint system. Together they provide exceptional corrosion resistance and optimal thermal performance.
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FAQS
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What sets Great Dane refrigerated trailers apart from others on the market?
Great Dane’s refrigerated solutions are equipped with exclusive features not found on any other refrigerated trailer or truck body on the market, including:
- Microban® protection, an anti-microbial technology scientifically proven to reduce bacteria by 99.9%.
- SLIPNOT anti-slip solution is exclusive to Great Dane trailer and truck bodies, with technology that transforms doorways into high-friction zones, helping to eliminate slips and falls.
- Our ThermoGuard invention, a virtually impenetrable liner, eliminates almost all outgassing, keeping your insulation at peak efficiency over the lifetime of your Everest trailer or Alpine truck body.
- Our PunctureGuard liner offers nearly three times the peel strength of other linings, protecting your trailer and maintaining your thermal efficiency.
- ClimaCore, an HFO-insulation invention with a blowing agent that has almost zero impact on global warming, complies with U.S. and Canadian regulations, and maintains outstanding insulation performance.
- Our Ultra Road Shield exterior solution delivers durability with a strong yet lightweight aluminum design, safeguarded by an advanced two-coat acrylic paint system for exceptional protection against corrosion.
Learn more about the durability and thermal efficiency our Everest line offers, along with how we can customize the perfect solution for your business. Visit Everest
Is asset tracking standard on Great Dane refrigerated trailers?
Yes, FleetPulse asset tracking is standard on all Great Dane refrigerated, dry, and flatbed trailers. FleetPulse upgrade options are available that can provide additional information such as ABS fault codes, TIS monitoring, interior camera options, mileage data, geofences, automated yard checks, tethered status, heading, and speed, as well as proprietary trailer specifications and parts information. For refrigerated solutions, reefer integrations are also available.
Visit the FleetPulse website for more information:
Can Great Dane upfit the trailer for walk ramps and side doors?
Yes, we can customize your walk ramps and doors to perfectly fit your operation and to help your drivers work more productively and safely.
What features does Great Dane offer that can help me comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
Great Dane trailers offer several key features that help food service and grocery fleets comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). These features are designed to ensure proper temperature control, secure storage, and enhanced sanitation, which are critical for meeting FSMA requirements. Some of the key features include:
- Thermal Efficiency: Great Dane trailers are built with high-quality insulation, which helps maintain the proper temperature inside the trailer. This is essential for preserving the integrity of food products and complying with FSMA regulations related to temperature control during transport.
- Sanitation-Friendly Materials: The interiors of Great Dane trailers often feature smooth, easy-to-clean liners that are infused with Microban to minimize bacteria buildup and promote cleanliness, which is a key aspect of FSMA compliance. Cleanliness is essential to prevent contamination of food products during transport.
- Track and Traceability Features: Great Dane trailers can be built with tracking systems that allow fleets to monitor and record the temperature, location, and condition of the cargo in real time. This data is valuable for demonstrating FSMA compliance and ensuring that food safety standards are maintained throughout the transportation process.
Quality Door Seals and Gaskets: The trailers feature high-quality door seals and gaskets that prevent temperature fluctuations and air infiltration, helping maintain a stable environment inside the trailer, which is crucial for perishable goods.
Does Great Dane offer any customizations to Everest refrigerated trailers?
Yes, our engineers will listen to your challenges and provide customized solutions to best meet your needs. Our customizations include, but are not limited to:
- Custom roll-up and side door placement options
- Custom lift gates and walk ramps
- Multiple scuff band material and height options
- Specific shelving arrangements or additional ventilation options,
Multi-temp zones ensure fresh, frozen, and dry products arrive at the perfect temperature.
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