New Peki trailers gain the tick of approval from refrigerated freight carriers
Gold Coast-based operator McLaughlin Freightlines says its new Peki ‘Polar’ trailers are red hot when it comes to delivering fresh and frozen chicken for Bartter-Steggles.
“We decided to use Peki based on our previous experience working together. The fact that they have an intimate knowledge of our business means they fully understand our trailer needs,” says McLaughlin’s National Operations Manager Shane Miers.
Bartter-Steggles prides itself on providing the highest quality of fresh and frozen chicken products, but just as important, they are focused on ensuring their products are transported to precise temperature requirements through the logistic services provided by McLaughlin Freightliners and the use of the latest Peki temperature-controlled equipment.
The new Peki “Polar” Freezer Semi Trailers are remarkably efficient trailer units, designed to operate at temperatures down to -25°C.
As part of providing optimal insulation whilst minimising refrigeration plant fuel usage, the trailer has been constructed using a polyurethane foam core insulated roof and walls, with bonded reinforced fibreglass ribs for strength and improved thermal performance.
The doors also utilise fibreglass composite panels whilst the rear door and door seal insulation have also been optimised to minimise refrigeration plant fuel usage.
Complementing the body design is a host of equipment accessories including BPW suspension, Alcoa polished aluminium wheels, polished aluminium splashguards and polished fuel tank.
As is the case with all refrigerated units, these trailers are all regularly hot washed with a pressure cleaner and are also periodically sterilised using acid based chemicals.