Did You Know? Trucking Facts

Did you know that refrigerated trucks haul over 90 percent of the food in the United States today? Did you know that Capital Logistics specializes in sustainable temperature controlled freight?

We have been recognized as a Food Logistics 2021 Top Green Provider and Target Corp. Best Overall Provider for First Mile Food and Beverage. We also made the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing private companies in both 2020 and 2021.

See below for more fun facts!

  • Our team is growing, we have doubled our headcount in the last year with remote employment positions availalble.
  • Using refrigerated transportation keeps food at ideal temperatures with less spoilage, supporting less food waste.
  • Not just for food: Refrigerated trucks have been used to transport fine art, antiques, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.
  • In addition to refrigeration equipment, each refrigerated trailer contains approximately 1,000 pounds of foam insulation.
  • Our extensive expertise in temperature control transportation allows us to form lasting, loyal partnerships with our customers as well as our vendor partners.
  • Industry experts estimate that by or before 2030 trucking revenues will total over 1 Trillion dollars in the United States alone.
  • Capital Logistics is committed to diversity and inclusion, we are a dues-paying member of the Women In Trucking Associtation.
  • 97% of trucking companies are small businesses that operate twenty or fewer trucks, with many being owner operators.
  • We specialize in temperature controlled frieight: We serve thousands of clients nationwide and internationally, from Fortune 500 companies to local and regional purveyors.
  • 29% of truck drivers are between the ages of 45-55, while only 5% are between 20-24 years old!
  • Modern refrigerated trucks give more control over the temperature and humidity levels during transport. Based on what you need to transport you can keep your cargo chilled or frozen.
  • Today, there are more than 500,000 refrigerated trailers in service in the United States alone
  • Modern refrigerated trailers have their own power source to provide cooling independent of the truck that hauls it. This maintains a continous temperature to keep the contents cool & fresh.
  • Refrigerated trucks are known as "Reefers" for short in the transportation industry.
  • Prior to the emergence of refrigerated transportation, produce could only travel about 50 miles from the farm where it was grown.
  • Refrigerated transporation became more popular in the 1920's with ice cream trucks
  • Capital Logistics has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for two consecutive years.
  • The early age of refrigerated transport began in the mid 1800’s. Railroads, cars, and trains were ladened with food items to be transported to other cities. Huge blocks of ice-cubes were used to keep the temperature cool.
  • The first automatic mechanical refrigerated truck was invented by Fredrick McKinley Jones.
  • Most trucks have 400 to 600 horse power depending on make and model
  • Capital Logistics has always been focused on sustainable temperature controlled logistics. We have been recognized by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider in 2021
  • Refrigerated trailers maintain temperatures between 55 degrees Fahrenheit to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing them to carry a wide variety of cargo.
  • Refrigerated trucks haul over 90 percent of the food Americans eat today.
  • The first iced trucks were used in the early 1910's to transport perishable goods.
  • We have been recognized as the Best Overall Provider For First Mile Food & Beverage by leading global retailer, Target Corp.

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