From Burr Ridge, Illinois, near Chicago, AIA Trucking hauls temperature-controlled full truckloads for shippers and freight brokers across the Midwest and the Southeast, with drivers who know that the right temperature matters as much as the delivery time.
Refrigerated freight we haul
A reefer is a refrigerated trailer that holds a set temperature from pickup to delivery, for freight that spoils or loses quality when it gets too warm or too cold. Common reefer freight includes:
- Fresh produce
- Frozen foods
- Meat, poultry and seafood
- Dairy products and eggs
- Beverages
- Candy, chocolate and other products that must stay cool
How we protect a temperature-sensitive load
Your set point
We run the reefer at the temperature and in the mode, continuous or cycle, shown on your rate confirmation and bill of lading.
Ready before loading
The trailer is pre-cooled to your set point before it backs into the dock, so your product goes into a trailer that is already at temperature.
Checked on the road
Drivers check the reefer unit’s reading at pickup and during the trip, and call dispatch right away if anything looks wrong.
Tracked and on time
GPS on every truck through its ELD, a dispatch team on call 24/7, and a call ahead if an appointment is at risk.
Where we run
Our home base is Chicagoland, and our trucks run every week across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky and Tennessee. We also haul regularly to and from Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Pennsylvania and Texas. Most of our loads run between 300 and 1,000 miles, so we cover both regional and long-haul freight.
We haul within the United States only; we do not run freight into Canada or Mexico.
Why shippers and brokers book AIA for reefer
- Clear communication. Dispatch keeps you updated from pickup to delivery, at (708) 395-6100, 24 hours a day.
- Experienced drivers. Company drivers and owner-operators who are used to appointment-driven food and beverage freight.
- Easy setup. Brokers can set us up with MC-846697; we send our certificate of insurance and W-9 on request.
Reefer FAQ
Do you haul frozen as well as fresh freight?
Yes. We haul both fresh and frozen loads. Tell us the set point when you book.
Do you run the reefer continuous or on cycle?
Whichever the shipper requires. We follow the mode and temperature on the rate confirmation and the bill of lading.
How do I get a reefer quote?
Call (708) 395-6100 or send us your load details: pickup and delivery cities, dates, weight, commodity and the temperature it needs.
Can I track my shipment?
Yes. Every truck is tracked by GPS through its ELD, and dispatch can give you its location and ETA at any time.
Do you also have dry vans?
Yes. For freight that does not need temperature control, see our dry van trucking.
Need a reefer truck?
Tell us the lane, the dates and the temperature, and the AIA team will follow up with clear next steps.
Call dispatch: (708) 395-6100Request a quote