Truck and trailers

Refrigerator Van: Types & Details

Truck Reference: Refrigerator Van

Refrigerator Van

Dimensions

6.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 m

Payload

3,000 kg

Pallets

6-8

A refrigerator van is an enclosed, temperature-controlled truck built for cargo that can't tolerate heat swings, food and pharmaceuticals in particular. It's smaller than a full refrigerator truck and better suited to shorter runs. A typical van is about 6.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 m, with a payload up to 3,000 kg, or about 6 to 8 pallets.

  • The body is closed and holds a set temperature. Food and pharmaceuticals are the usual loads.
  • It is the smaller refrigerated type, and a better fit for a short run than a full refrigerator truck.
  • The figures above are a typical van: about 6.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 m, up to 3,000 kg, and 6–8 pallets.