Temperature controlled solution
Carriers: Get the temp controlled loads you want
Why run temperature controlled loads with C.H. Robinson
More loads
Take control of your future with confidence: Access the most freight in North America—including thousands of loads on the routes you want.
Smarter solutions
Make life easier with financial solutions that keep cash flowing plus simple tools for tracking updates, custom load recommendations, and more.
Better support
Get personalized service, anytime, from the expert people who have your back and know what it takes to keep you moving forward.
Know what you’re hauling
Common load types
Freight across a variety of industries, including fresh and frozen food, beverages, and other perishable goods requiring consistent climate management.
Equipment expectations
Refrigerated trailers with properly maintained temperature control units capable of monitoring and protecting sensitive loads.
Typical lanes
Regional and long-haul lanes across the continental United States, commonly serving major food production and distribution hubs.
Ready to move temperature controlled loads for C.H. Robinson?
Access tools that help, not hinder
Book and make offers faster
View clear temperature set points, handling instructions, and requirements for each load before you book.
Send updates with less effort
Provide real-time location and temperature updates to help protect temp sensitive freight in transit.
Upload documents and get paid
Easily upload bills, temperature logs, and delivery documents in the app to support faster, more accurate payment.
Carrier temp controlled requirements and standards
Ready for temperature ranges
Run loads at the required set point or range—whether frozen, refrigerated, or controlled room—and maintain from pickup to delivery.
Maintain equipment
Arrive with a clean, odor-free trailer that with an operational refrigeration unit that is properly calibrated according to manufacturer guidelines.
Monitor & communicate
Pre-cool equipment when required, monitor temperatures in transit, and respond quickly if readings move outside the acceptable range.
Stay compliant
Follow load-specific instructions and provide accurate temperature logs, delivery records, or other supporting documents when requested.
Testimonials
“I have genuinely admired C.H. Robinson since my exposure to them in the early 90’s. They have been an amazing provider. Their carrier management program has allowed us to become a Key Carrier, and our account manager has truly become an extension of our company by offering strategic direction. His relationship with everyone within our company, owners, dispatchers, and drivers is vital to us. Thank you C.H. Robinson.”
Frequently asked questions
Q: What temperature do I need to run, and is it a fixed set point or a range?
The required temperature or allowable range will be clearly listed on the load details and must be maintained for the entire duration of transit.
Q: Should the refrigeration unit be set to continuous or cycle mode?
Use continuous mode when a temperature range is provided and cycle mode only when a single fixed temperature is specified.
Q: Is pre‑cooling required before pickup?
Yes. Refrigerated trailers must be pre‑cooled to the required temperature before arrival if noted in the load instructions.
Q: Do I need to monitor and record temperature during transit?
Carriers are expected to monitor temperatures throughout transit and respond immediately to any deviations.
Q: Do I need to submit temperature logs to get paid?
Temperature logs may be required for certain loads and should be available upon request to support delivery and invoicing.