Refrigerated Transport Service (RTS) provides 53-foot reefer trailer leasing to Ontario food distributors, pharmaceutical companies, and produce carriers. Our temperature-controlled trailers maintain precise cold-chain requirements for perishable transport across Kitchener, Cambridge, Toronto, Windsor, and 20+ Ontario cities.
Refrigerated trailer leasing rates vary based on rental duration, seasonal demand, and specific temperature requirements. RTS provides competitive pricing with same-day availability for emergency rentals.
Our 53-foot reefer trailers feature 52.58' × 97½' × 104⅛' interior cargo space with 55,000 lbs payload capacity. Each trailer maintains temperatures from -20°F to +70°F using Thermo King SLX and Carrier Vector refrigeration systems. Jeff Carson's 42 years in refrigerated transport ensures proper equipment matching for pharmaceutical deliveries, frozen food distribution, and fresh produce transport. Recent rentals include short-term reefer coverage for a Kitchener food distributor handling pharmaceutical deliveries to Toronto hospitals, plus emergency trailer rental when a company's primary reefer failed before critical frozen food runs to Windsor. According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, temperature excursions cost the food industry $35 billion annually, making reliable backup equipment essential for cold-chain operations.
RTS refrigerated trailers measure 53' L × 102⅜' W × 13' 6' H exterior with 65,000 lbs GVWR capacity. Interior dimensions provide maximum cargo space at 52.58' length × 97½' width × 104⅛' height.
Each trailer features Thermo King SLX-i or Carrier Transicold Vector refrigeration units capable of maintaining precise temperatures for pharmaceutical-grade cold storage, frozen food transport, and fresh produce distribution. Temperature ranges span -20°F to +70°F with ±1°F accuracy for sensitive cargo. Our fleet includes Great Dane, Wabash, and Hyundai trailer manufacturers with R-404A, R-452A, and A2L refrigerant systems. Cambridge produce companies utilize seasonal rentals during harvest periods when volume increases require additional capacity.
Equipment reliability remains critical when frozen food carriers experience compressor failures on major highways. Professional repair teams can complete roadside Carrier Vector unit repairs within two hours, preventing product loss during emergency situations.
RTS provides same-day refrigerated trailer availability for emergency rentals across Ontario service areas. Our Kitchener location at 1620 Strasburg Rd serves as central dispatch for rapid deployment.
Emergency situations require immediate response when primary reefer equipment fails. Our 98% customer satisfaction rating across thousands of completed jobs reflects consistent equipment performance and responsive service. Coverage areas include Cambridge, Guelph, Windsor, London, Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, Brantford, Stratford, Woodstock, St. Thomas, Owen Sound, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Markham, Vaughan, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Barrie, Peterborough, and Waterloo Region.
Pharmaceutical distributors facing morning equipment failures can receive replacement trailers the same afternoon. Control board diagnostics and replacements restore Thermo King SLX units to operational status, maintaining delivery schedules for temperature-sensitive medical supplies.
Licensed and insured operations ensure compliance with Ontario transport regulations. Contact +1 949 541 5094 for immediate rental quotes and availability. For current commercial vehicle regulations, see Ontario Ministry of Transportation.