LTL Reefer & Temp Control Shipping You Can Count On

Joe McDevitt • July 2, 2025

What Is LTL Reefer and Why It Matters to Shippers

LTL Reefer

When you need to ship goods that must stay cold or frozen, LTL Reefer service is the answer. "LTL" stands for Less-than-Truckload, which means your freight shares space with other shipments. It's cost-effective and ideal for smaller refrigerated loads.


LTL Reefer shipping protects temperature-sensitive products. These include food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and more. This service ensures your cargo stays within the right temperature range from pickup to delivery.


TLI provides dedicated Reefer and LTL Temp Control solutions nationwide. Our team empowers shippers though ViewPoint TMS to monitor each shipment, ensuring timely delivery and reporting. If you ship goods that must arrive fresh, stable, or safe, you need a partner like TLI.

LTL Temp Control for More Than Just Food

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LTL Temp Control isn't just for dairy or produce. Many industries rely on this service. Pharmaceutical firms, working with TLI, ship products that must remain at stable temperatures. Plastics companies move temperature-sensitive components. Even clean room suppliers trust us to keep materials uncontaminated while in transit.


TLI goes beyond standard service. In key regions, we offer dual-temperature trailers. These units keep one area frozen and another chilled—or ambient—at the same time. That means you can ship frozen food and fresh salad mix in one truck, safely.

Our team, and our esteemed motor carrier vendors, understand the science and timing behind temperature freight. We plan every shipment with detail and precision, we just need you to provide the details and ideal temperature range. You get control, visibility, and peace of mind.

How TLI Handles LTL Reefer with Care

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Every LTL Reefer shipment requires planning, fast communication, and exact handling. TLI uses the top refrigerated ltl carriers who meet our strict standards. We offer a device that can track each shipment from dock to dock and update you in real time.


Not only can TLI move your temperature-controlled freight with care, but we also offer something extra for peace of mind. For a small fee we can provide TIVE trackers—smart sensor devices powered by the Internet of Things. These trackers, integrated into ViewPoint TMS, let you monitor the exact temperature of your freight throughout its entire journey. Plus, you get live GPS tracking, so you always know where your shipment is. When it comes to transparency and accountability, it doesn’t get much better than that.


These devices can be re-used and charged for round trip use where possible. TLI’s ViewPoint TMS software lets you stay in the loop, and have up-to-date realtime information. Access tracking, documentation, archived PODs, and invoices in one place. We can even integrate this into your ERP or WMS for a seamless experience.


Our goal is simple—protect your freight, save you money, and avoid surprises. We give you fast quotes, dependable scheduling, and excellent service, every time.

Where TLI Delivers Temp Control Excellence

TLI has deep experience across the U.S. We secure dedicated reefer capacity in all major regions. In certain zones, we even arrange partial reefer capacity—ideal for split loads with cooling needs.


We support major shipping lanes and custom routes. Whether your load is moving 200 miles or across the country, we’ll make it happen. Need help routing complex orders? We do that too.

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Our network spans food-grade, pharma-grade, and industrial-grade carriers. We know what each industry demands—and we deliver exactly that. Give us the expectations on the front end and we will do everything in our power to fulfill your request. We have a commitment to "delivering a 5-star experience" and will ensure you are pleased with our service.

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TLI isn’t just another logistics provider. We’re a partner that helps your supply chain thrive. Our team understands urgency, accuracy, and compliance. We plan for temperature fluctuations, loading schedules, and warehouse readiness.


We support LTL Reefer and LTL Temp Control freight for every level of shipper—from small businesses to national brands. Likewise, we can easily source dedicated reefer capacity. We make every effort to protect your cold chain and your reputation. We do this through our use of Highway for in-depth carrier monitoring.


Our attention to detail and proactive communication make us the right choice. Whether it’s frozen, chilled, ambient, or dual-temp—we make sure your shipment arrives fresh, just the way it should.

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