Reefer box trucks, 4–6 pallets
16 ft refrigerated box truck service
When a shipment outgrows a van but doesn’t justify a 53 ft trailer, a 16 ft refrigerated box truck carries 4–6 pallets at the temperature you set. Ours are Ford Transit box trucks with Thermo King units, and every one comes with a driver.
Who it’s for
Partial loads and multi-stop routes
- Distributors moving four to six pallets to a customer or warehouse
- Produce, seafood, and meat transfers between cold storage sites
- Multi-stop routes that need more room than a van
- Overflow on peak days when your own fleet is full
- Shipments heading out of state in a dedicated reefer truck
Specs
Refrigerated box truck at a glance
| Detail | 16 ft refrigerated box truck |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Ford Transit with 16 ft refrigerated box |
| Capacity | 4–6 pallets |
| Payload | Up to about 3,500 lb |
| Refrigeration | Thermo King unit |
| Temperature range | −20°F to ambient: frozen, chilled, or cool |
| Service | One-time, same-day, recurring, and multi-stop |
| Pickup area | San Diego and Los Angeles areas, including Orange County |
| Delivery | Local, San Diego ↔ LA, or anywhere in the US |
Choosing a vehicle
Van, box truck, or trailer?
| Detail | Reefer van | 16 ft box truck | 53 ft reefer trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical load | 1–3 pallets | 4–6 pallets | Full truckload |
| Payload | Up to ~1,500 lb | Up to ~3,500 lb | Tens of thousands of lb |
| City access | Easiest | Good | Limited |
| ReeferBell runs it | Yes | Yes | No |
If your freight is a full truckload, a tractor-trailer carrier will be more economical. For one to six pallets, a right-sized reefer truck avoids paying for empty trailer space.
How it works
Booking a box truck
- 01Send your route and load
Use the quote form below or call dispatch. Pickup, delivery, pallets, temperature, and timing are enough to start.
- 02We confirm fit and price
We review the vehicle, schedule, and temperature requirements, then call or text you back, usually the same day.
- 03Pickup at your setpoint
The refrigeration unit runs at the temperature you specify. Temperature and location updates are available on request.
- 04Delivery, then the next run
For recurring work, start with a trial run before you commit to a schedule.
Before you book
Refrigerated box truck questions
Have a specific requirement?
Let’s talk: (858) 367-3581
How many pallets fit in a 16 ft refrigerated box truck?
Ours carry 4–6 pallets, up to about 3,500 lb. Fit depends on pallet size and weight, so tell us if yours are oversized or double-stacked.
Is this a refrigerated box truck rental?
No. We don’t rent trucks. You book a delivery, and the truck comes with a driver who handles the run and the refrigeration unit.
What’s the difference between a reefer truck and a box truck?
“Reefer” is short for refrigerated. A reefer box truck is a straight truck with an insulated box and its own refrigeration unit, as opposed to a dry box truck.
Can a box truck go out of state?
Yes. Pickups are in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas, and we deliver anywhere in the US. We confirm timing for long-distance runs in the quote.
Can you run the same box truck route every week?
Yes. Recurring routes can be daily, weekly, or on your own schedule, and can include multiple stops.
Let’s get your freight moving
Tell us about
your shipment.
Four quick steps, about a minute. We’ll get back to you with availability and a price by the next business day.
- 01Share your route
What you move, where, and how often.
- 02Talk through the plan
We’ll review timing, capacity, and requirements.
- 03Start with a trial run
See how we handle your freight before you commit to a schedule.