Spalding-based Freshlinc has taken delivery of 60 Carrier Transicold Vector®-equipped temperature-controlled trailers, alongside two new tractor units mounted with Eco-Drive systems, as part of the company’s ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of its commercial vehicle fleet. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Freshlinc is a long-time Carrier Transicold customer and 75% of its trailer fleet is cooled by Carrier. The 40 new multi-temperature Vector HE 19 and 20 mono-temperature Vector 1550 systems are fitted to 13.6-metre Gray & Adams trailers. The new Eco-Drive power modules – a first for the business – power the refrigeration units via the truck’s engine and help reduce fuel usage and deliver emissions savings.
“Achieving Net Zero is a key pillar of Freshlinc’s business plan, and we see Carrier Transicold as a vital partner in helping us reach that goal,” said Andrew Marchant, Fleet Director, Freshlinc. “These products mark the next step in our sustainability journey and one that we hope will help continue to steer us toward a greener future.”
The Vector HE 19 MT combines Carrier Transicold’s E-Drive all-electric technology with an all-new multi-speed engine design to cut fuel consumption by up to 30%, while operating 3 dB(A) quieter when compared to the previous generation Vector 1950 MT units.
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