When supermarkets and distributors across the country prepare for holiday demand, reliable refrigeration is nonnegotiable. This year during 4th of July weekend, Hart provided on-site wet hosing to a fleet of reefer trailers in Fresno to keep them fueled and fully operational so they were ready for the holiday surge.
Fueling a Reefer Fleet in Fresno to Prep for a Busy Holiday Weekend
A local reefer fleet in Fresno, CA needed fuel for multiple reefer trailers to handle increased grocery store inventory for the holiday weekend. Reefers are commonly used by supermarkets around high-demand holidays—such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July—to expand cold storage for produce, meat, dairy, and other temperature-sensitive items. These trailers typically have relatively small onboard fuel tanks (often around 50 gallons), which can require frequent refueling during heavy use.
The reefer fleet was looking for a dependable, on-site fueling partner who could refuel several trailers quickly, safely, and on a tight schedule leading up to peak shopping days. Luckily, they contacted our team so we could get straight to work:
- Rapid Response & Planning: Hart coordinated with the customer to schedule their diesel fuel deliveries and confirm trailer locations, access constraints, and fueling intervals so there would be no downtime during the critical pre-holiday stocking window.
- On-site Wet Hosing: Hart’s technicians used wet hosing to transfer diesel safely from supply trucks directly into the reefer trailer tanks. Wet hosing is an efficient method for refueling multiple vehicles or trailers on-site when running dedicated drop tanks isn’t practical.
- Fleet Fueling Execution: Hart completed sequential refuels across the fleet, topping off tanks to ensure continuous operation through the holiday weekend. Our team followed all safety protocols, maintained clean handling practices, and worked to minimize disruption to the customer’s staging and loading activities.
Thanks to Hart’s onsite wet hosing service, our customer in Fresno had a fully fueled fleet of reefer trailers ready to support increased inventory needs for the 4th of July weekend. Refrigerated units stayed online without interruption, ensuring produce, meat, dairy, and other perishable items remained safe and fresh for customers throughout the holiday rush.
Reefer Fueling for Fleets of All Sizes
Hart handles the small jobs others won’t. Small tank sizes and frequent fill needs can be a logistical pain, especially in urban and high-traffic areas. While some providers avoid small-volume or complex on-site work, Hart makes it simple. No job is too big or too small. Whether it’s a handful of reefers, large construction sites, or convenience stores with tight access, Hart delivers dependable fueling solutions when and where customers need them.
Need reefer fueling for your next holiday surge? Hart can provide scheduled onsite fueling or on-call support so you never have to worry about fuel logistics. Get a quote today and let Hart keep your reefers running so you can focus on serving customers.