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Refrigerated grocery trailers & Truck Bodies
PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL. FRESHNESS DELIVERED DAILY.
Cold Where It Counts. Strong Where It Matters.
Designed for the Rigors of Grocery Distribution with Unmatched Thermal PERFORMANCE.
The grocery business never stops. And with razor-thin margins at stake, every decision counts. Just as your customers count on you to keep shelves stocked with fresh food, you can rely on us to deliver some of the most dependable refrigerated trailers and truck bodies on the road.
Equipped with innovative features found only at Great Dane, our Everest and Alpine lines offer exceptional strength and durability for daily distribution.
ENGINEERED TO WITHSTAND MORE.
Our trailers feature a reinforced rear frame that absorbs 90% more dock impact energy than competitors, a wood-free floor system for greater long-term durability, and premium lining and scuff band options to safeguard interiors from forklift damage.
BETTER TRACTION AND VISIBILITY.
Our exclusive SLIPNOT safety grip solution ensures more secure entry and exit from the trailer, reducing the risk of slips and falls. Interior liners are infused with Microban® antimicrobial protection to help fight bacteria, odors, and stains, keeping your trailer cleaner, longer. Experience a 74% brighter interior thanks to standard LED strip lighting, with exterior lighting options that enhance visibility in any condition. Plus, our advanced RIG30 rear impact guard goes beyond North American safety standards.
RUGGED, RELIABLE, READY.
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.
Inside, our exclusive PunctureGuard liner comes standard for impact and moisture protection, while the exterior is shielded by our Ultra Road Shield aluminum side skin, engineered with a dual-coat acrylic paint system to resist corrosion, weathering, and metal marking.
THERMAL PERFORMANCE THAT DELIVERS.
Our patented ThermoGuard liner features a proprietary barrier layer that is virtually impermeable, helping maintain insulation performance, reduce cooling unit run time, and minimize fuel consumption over the life of the trailer.
For sustainable, consistent temperature control, ClimaCore insulation uses an environmentally friendly HFO-based foam that delivers superior thermal efficiency for both fresh and frozen cargo.
With FleetPulseGO Track telematics, fleets gain real-time visibility into reefer status, location, and performance—helping protect cargo integrity and maximize uptime on every haul.
CLEANLINESS BUILT IN.
Ours are the only refrigerated transportation solutions on the road with Microban® protection, an antimicrobial technology scientifically proven to decrease bacteria and bacteria-causing odors.
SMART DATA FOR SMARTER DELIVERIES.
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.
“There are a lot of the little special features on Great Dane trailers that make them our number one choice for our business.
We’ve tried several other brands, but Great Dane trailers fit our business model.”
— Jim Moore, Group VP of Transportation and Warehousing
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Discover why our Everest multi-temp models and Alpine truck bodies are the perfect choice for your foodservice operations
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Single-Temp
Ready for the Restock
Alpine
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Ready for Daily Deliveries
Features
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Our trailers are equipped with some of the most advanced features on the road, many available only at Great Dane. Our customers often say they experience maximized productivity across every inch, with durable materials, exceptional thermal performance, cleanliness, and cost savings.
Ready to experience the strength and productivity of an Everest trailer? Here are just a few of the features that set us apart.
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.
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.
FLEETPULSE TELEMATICS
Standard asset tracking with the ability to upgrade for ABS fault code alerts, TIS monitoring, reefer integrations, and more.
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
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
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.
Do your refrigerated trailers provide a telematics system for tracking and monitoring?
Yes, our trailers come standard with the FleetPulseGO Track asset tracking. You can upgrade to include temperature monitoring, real-time data analytics, and more, allowing you to monitor your trailers’ performance and location at all times, and enhancing operational efficiency and security.
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