Lift-Gate Reefer
Curb-to-floor delivery, no dock required.
Reefer trailers with hydraulic lift gates for last-mile delivery to convenience stores, restaurants, and any drop without dock access.
Capacity
3,500-4,500 lb
Length
48-53′
Gate
Hydraulic
Setpoint
-20° / +80°F
Best for
Built for these jobs.
C-Store & Bodega Delivery
Last-mile delivery to stores without loading docks.
Restaurant Resupply
Drop product right at the kitchen door, climate-controlled.
Foodservice Last-Mile
Final-leg distribution to dock-less commercial accounts.
Residential & Event
Catering, event drops, residential deliveries that need a temp seal.
What you get
The lift-gate reefer, demystified.
Lift-gate trailers solve the no-dock problem. Each unit has a hydraulic platform rated for pallet loads, typically 3,500 to 4,500 lb, so your driver doesn't have to wait for a forklift or break the cold chain manually. Same Thermo King reefer setpoint, same telematics, with the curb-side delivery hardware built in.
Hydraulic platform
Pallet-rated lift gate with smooth, dock-height travel.
Maintenance-served
Lift gates inspected and certified at every rental turnover.
Full reefer spec
Same -20°F to +80°F setpoint range as our standard fleet.
Driver-safety rated
OSHA-spec controls, non-slip platform, automatic safety stops.
Spec Sheet
The fine print, in plain sight.
Representative specs for our active fleet. Real-time availability and exact unit specs come with your quote.
Trailer Specifications
- Length
- 48′ or 53′
- Interior Width
- 102″
- Interior Height
- 110″
- Side Door
- Curbside, with ramp
- Floor
- T-rail aluminum duct floor
- Suspension
- Air-ride
Lift Gate
- Type
- Rail-style hydraulic, tuck-under
- Capacity
- 3,500-4,500 lb (configurable)
- Platform Size
- Pallet-rated, full-width
- Controls
- Wireless remote + manual override
Refrigeration Unit
- Brand & Model
- Thermo King Precedent S-700
- Setpoint Range
- -20°F to +80°F
- Power
- Diesel + standby electric
- Telematics
- Tracking + temperature compliance
Compliance & Certifications
- CARB TRU
- In compliance, ARBER registered
- DOT
- Annual inspection current
- EPA SmartWay
- SmartWay-eligible spec available
Rent or Lease
Two ways to put one in service.
Rental
Match delivery routes with lift-gate units.
- Daily, weekly, monthly options
- No long-term commitment
- Insurance & CARB reporting included
- 24/7 roadside support
Full-Service Lease
Dedicated last-mile lift-gate fleet.
- 12 to 60-month terms
- Scheduled maintenance included
- Predictable monthly cost
- Upgrade options at term end
24/7 Roadside Service
Reefer down at 2 AM? Factory-trained techs on call nationwide.
CARB Compliance Handled
Every unit registered and reported. We file the paperwork.
Thermo King-Certified
The largest TK dealer in North America (Sonsray Fleet Services) services every unit.
Other Options
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Single-Temp Reefer
One temperature zone, dialed-in.
For loads that need a single temperature setpoint: produce, frozen meat, dairy, pharmaceutical, floral. The most cost-effective rental in the fleet.
Learn moreMulti-Temp Reefer
Frozen, chilled, and ambient. In one trip.
Three independent temperature zones in a single 53′ trailer. Carry ice cream, produce, and dry goods on the same run. Fewer trucks, fewer empty miles.
Learn moreStationary Storage
Cold storage parked on your lot.
Drop-and-plug reefer trailers serve as on-site cold or freezer storage when your warehouse is full. Daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal terms.
Learn more