Transporting perishable refrigerated food requires specialized reefer trucks and trailers to ensure safe and timely distribution. These trucks and trailers require diesel reefer fuel to power both their vehicle engines and the refrigeration equipment inside them so food is kept at an optimal temperature to prevent spoilage.
Reefer trucks and trailers are constantly needed throughout the year, however there is an even greater need for them around the holidays and other seasonal celebrations. These special events come with an increased demand for perishable foods like produce, meats, dairy, and beverages, all which require more fuel for refrigerated transportation and storage than usual.
Fueling Reefer Trailers for Supermarkets Around the Holidays
Food shopping across the United States tends to peak around major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter, 4th of July, and Memorial Day. Reefer fueling becomes especially important around these holidays when the demand for fresh refrigerated food temporarily increases beyond the capacity of what many supermarkets and grocery stores can store on site at any given time.
Temporary reefer trailers are a perfect solution for many grocers during these holiday surges since they supply additional refrigerated food storage space needed to keep up with consumer demand. Depending on the holiday, reefer trailers can stay parked at supermarkets for days or even weeks at a time until the holiday surge passes. These trailers keep overflow food supplies cold 24/7 and can continue to receive multiple food deliveries on an as needed basis.
Reefer truck and trailer tanks typically only hold up to 50 gallons at a time, so they require frequent and consistent fuel refills to stay running. This means smaller and more frequent diesel deliveries which can be cost- and time-prohibitive for smaller fuel companies. Hart Fueling, on the other hand, is able to take on these unique temporary fueling jobs without issue.
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Whether it’s 100 or 10,000 gallons, we’re happy to complete your delivery as promised. Our fleet of delivery trucks includes many different sizes, so we can accommodate delivery quantities of 100 gallons or more.Reefer Fueling for Sporting & Special Events
The holidays aren’t the only special occasions that tend to increase food shopping demand. Sporting events like the Super Bowl and World Series are also some of the busiest days of the year for supermarkets across the country, regardless of which teams are playing. And for cities that are hosting or competing in these events, the demand is even higher for grocery stores, stadiums, bars, and entertainment venues.
When the Philadelphia Phillies competed in the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros, Hart was on the job in Philly, providing fuel for reefer trailers and backup generators to keep food and drinks safely refrigerated for baseball fans to enjoy.
In addition to sporting events, reefer trucks and trailers are often used at many other special events—including parades, festivals, carnivals, and fairs—throughout the year.
Your Go-To Fuel Company for Nationwide Reefer Fueling
The small volume tanks, need for frequent refills, and temporary needs of reefer trailers can make it challenging to find a reliable and cost-effective fuel company that is able or willing to take on the job of refueling them. Luckily, Hart isn’t like other fueling companies and is happy to take on reefer fueling jobs, no matter how big or small, for any holiday or event.
If your business or fleet is in need of reefer fuel delivery, the team at Hart Fueling is ready to help. Contact us today to get a quote!