A refrigerated truck looks like any other box truck from the outside, but it does a very different job. An ordinary dry truck protects goods from rain, dust and theft. A refrigerated truck also controls the temperature inside the box, which is what keeps food, flowers and medicine fit for sale in UAE heat.
How a refrigerated truck differs
- Insulated box: thick insulated walls, floor and roof slow down heat getting in from outside.
- Refrigeration unit: a reefer unit mounted on the box cools the air and holds a set temperature, from a chilled 0 to 5°C down to frozen −20°C.
- Temperature recording: our vehicles record the box temperature every 3 minutes, so you can prove your goods stayed in range.
- Hygiene: food vehicles are cleaned to a stricter standard, and we keep separate vehicles for different product types.
The benefits of hiring instead of buying
Buying and running a reefer truck means paying for the vehicle, the refrigeration unit, servicing, insurance and drivers, even in quiet months. Hiring lets you pay only for the capacity you use: a single trip, a busy week, or a monthly or annual contract.
You also get the right size for each job. Dubai Truck runs vehicles from small chiller vans to 40-ton reefers, with or without a driver, and dispatches 24/7 across Dubai and the UAE.
When you need one
Most food products in the UAE must move in temperature-controlled vehicles. If you deliver fresh produce, dairy, meat, seafood, ice cream, pharmaceuticals or flowers, a refrigerated truck is not optional. Request a rate and tell us what you are moving.
Frequently asked questions
How is a refrigerated truck different from a normal truck?
It has an insulated box and a refrigeration unit that holds a set temperature, from 0 to 5°C for chilled goods down to −20°C for frozen goods, and Dubai Truck vehicles record that temperature every 3 minutes.
Is it cheaper to hire or buy a refrigerated truck in Dubai?
For most businesses hiring is cheaper, because you avoid the purchase price, refrigeration servicing, insurance and drivers in quiet months and pay only for the trips, days or months you use.
How much does it cost?
Prices depend on vehicle size, temperature, rental period and route. Send the details through the Request a Rate form or WhatsApp +971 50 880 3886 and Dubai Truck replies with a quotation.
