Refrigerated Freight
Temperature controlled freight shipping with no reefer surcharge.
Warp dispatches temperature controlled box trucks for food, pharma, and perishable freight. The reefer cost is included in the quoted rate. No separate reefer surcharge, no cold chain premium, no accessorial fees. The Warp driver app monitors every delivery with live GPS, scan events, and proof of delivery photos. For cold chain shippers who need reliable temperature controlled capacity without the surcharge games, Warp delivers.
$0 reefer surcharge · Liftgate equipped · Trusted by HelloFresh, ButcherBox, and 2,000+ shippers
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Temperature controlled box trucks in the Warp network
Warp operates a network of temperature controlled 26 foot box trucks through local 3rd party carriers. These vehicles maintain cold chain integrity for food, beverage, pharma, and perishable freight throughout the delivery. Every temperature controlled box truck is liftgate equipped for delivery to locations without loading docks. Pricing follows the same all inclusive model as standard box truck delivery. The reefer capability is included in the quoted rate. You do not pay a separate reefer surcharge or cold chain accessorial fee.
Food and beverage freight
For food and beverage shippers, maintaining temperature from warehouse to delivery point is non negotiable. Warp temperature controlled box trucks handle fresh produce, frozen goods, dairy, meat, prepared foods, and beverages that require refrigerated transport. The Warp driver app provides live GPS so you know where your perishable freight is at all times. Proof of delivery photos confirm condition at arrival. For companies like HelloFresh, ButcherBox, and Pressed Juicery that move temperature sensitive products, the combination of cold chain capacity and all inclusive pricing makes Warp the clear choice over traditional reefer carriers that stack surcharges.
Pharma and healthcare freight
Pharmaceutical and healthcare freight has strict temperature requirements. Warp temperature controlled box trucks maintain consistent temperatures for vaccines, medications, lab samples, and medical supplies. The Warp driver app tracks every shipment with live GPS and scan events. Proof of delivery photos and e signatures document the chain of custody. For pharma shippers who need temperature controlled last mile delivery to clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and medical offices without loading docks, the liftgate equipped box truck is the right vehicle.
No reefer surcharge means predictable costs
Traditional carriers charge a reefer surcharge on every temperature controlled shipment. This surcharge varies by carrier, by season, and by lane. It makes cold chain freight costs unpredictable and inflates invoices beyond the quoted rate. Warp eliminates the reefer surcharge entirely. The temperature controlled capability is included in the all inclusive rate. When you book a refrigerated shipment with Warp, the price you see is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges added. No reefer premiums. No accessorial fees. This makes budgeting for cold chain logistics straightforward.
Refrigerated FTL through the carrier network
For full truckload refrigerated freight, Warp dispatches from 20,000+ vetted carriers including refrigerated trailer capacity. Reefer trailers handle full loads of frozen and chilled goods across regional and long haul lanes. Every FTL carrier goes through authority verification, insurance validation, safety score review, and equipment inspection checks. ELD integrations provide continuous location data on line haul. For recurring refrigerated lanes, Work Queue assigns consistent carriers who understand your temperature requirements and facility procedures.
Perishable freight to dockless locations
Many perishable freight destinations do not have loading docks. Restaurants, grocery stores, cafes, catering kitchens, and specialty food retailers often receive deliveries through a back door or side entrance. Warp temperature controlled box trucks are liftgate equipped to deliver to these locations. Cargo vans handle smaller cold chain deliveries of cartons, cases, and parcels. Between temperature controlled box trucks and cargo vans, Warp covers the full range of perishable delivery scenarios from cold storage warehouses to restaurant back doors.
Frequently asked questions
Does Warp charge a reefer surcharge?
No. Warp includes temperature controlled capability in the all inclusive rate. There is no separate reefer surcharge, no cold chain premium, and no accessorial fee for refrigerated transport. The quoted price covers everything.
What types of freight need refrigerated shipping?
Fresh produce, frozen goods, dairy, meat, prepared foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, lab samples, and any freight that requires temperature control during transit. Warp handles all of these with temperature controlled box trucks and refrigerated trailers.
Do YOUR refrigerated trucks have liftgates?
Yes. Every 26 foot box truck in the Warp network, including temperature controlled units, is liftgate equipped as standard. No liftgate surcharge. This means refrigerated delivery to restaurants, retail stores, and other locations without loading docks is fully supported.
Can I track my refrigerated shipment?
Yes. Every refrigerated shipment includes live GPS tracking through the Warp driver app. Scan events confirm pickup and delivery. Proof of delivery includes photos and e signatures. Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every shipment for SLA compliance.
Does Warp offer refrigerated FTL?
Yes. Warp dispatches refrigerated trailers from a network of 20,000+ vetted carriers for full truckload lanes. ELD integrations provide continuous location data. For recurring lanes, Work Queue assigns consistent carriers familiar with your requirements.
Can Warp deliver refrigerated freight same day?
Yes. Temperature controlled box trucks and cargo vans are available for same day dispatch in 50+ metro markets. All inclusive pricing with no rush fees or reefer surcharges.
About the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 50+ cross-dock facilities, 1,500+ active lanes, and 9,000+ cargo vans and box trucks nationwide. The network is supported by 10,000+ vetted carrier partners.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers. Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors. Cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, and Milwaukee support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 450 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight. Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,200 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock. Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours. This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
The self-serve portal lets shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost. Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost. Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles. Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
Get temperature controlled freight moving.
Book a refrigerated box truck or trailer with all inclusive pricing. No reefer surcharge, no cold chain premium.
$0 reefer surcharge · Liftgate equipped · Trusted by HelloFresh, ButcherBox, and 2,000+ shippers