Refrigerated courier service
Refrigerated delivery service in San Diego & Los Angeles
ReeferBell is a family-owned refrigerated trucking company based in San Diego. We pick up temperature-sensitive freight in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas and deliver it locally, between the two cities the same day, or anywhere in the US.
Who it’s for
Businesses that ship cold, but not by the trailer load
Our vehicles are built for loads of one to six pallets. That is too small to fill a 53 ft reefer trailer and too important to send in coolers. A temperature-controlled delivery in a right-sized vehicle fits that gap.
- Food distributors and food service suppliers
- Produce houses, packers, and importers
- Seafood and meat processors
- Bakeries, dairies, and meal-prep kitchens
- Floral growers and wholesalers
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare supply
What’s included
A refrigerated vehicle and driver for your shipment
Every delivery runs in a refrigerated Ford Transit with a Thermo King unit. You choose the vehicle that fits your freight, or tell us the load and we will match it.
| Detail | Refrigerated van | 16 ft refrigerated box truck |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Ford Transit refrigerated van | Ford Transit 16 ft refrigerated box truck |
| Capacity | 1–3 pallets | 4–6 pallets |
| Payload | Up to about 1,500 lb | Up to about 3,500 lb |
| Refrigeration | Thermo King unit | Thermo King unit |
| Temperature | −20°F to ambient | −20°F to ambient |
| Best for | Smaller shipments, urban stops, tight windows | Larger partial loads and multi-stop routes |
Each run can be a one-time delivery, a same-day job, or part of a recurring route with daily, weekly, or multi-stop schedules.
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 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.
Coverage
Southern California pickups, delivery nationwide
We pick up across San Diego County and the Los Angeles area, including Orange County and Otay Mesa cold storage. Deliveries run locally, along the San Diego to Los Angeles corridor on I-5, and to destinations across the United States.
Before you book
Refrigerated delivery questions
Have a specific requirement?
Let’s talk: (858) 367-3581
What is a refrigerated delivery service?
It is transport in a vehicle with its own refrigeration unit, so the cargo area holds a set temperature from pickup to delivery. ReeferBell runs refrigerated vans and 16 ft box trucks that hold anywhere from −20°F to ambient.
Is a refrigerated courier the same as a refrigerated trucking company?
The terms overlap. “Courier” usually means small, fast, local deliveries; “trucking company” usually means larger freight and longer distances. We sit in between: van and box truck loads of 1–6 pallets, delivered locally, same day between San Diego and LA, or nationwide.
Can you deliver the same day?
Often, yes, especially between San Diego and Los Angeles. Same-day work depends on vehicle availability, so call dispatch at (858) 367-3581 to confirm timing.
Who operates ReeferBell?
ReeferBell is a family-owned San Diego company, in business since 2020 and operated by Benefit Transport LLC, USDOT 4517295, MC-1789282.
How do I get a price?
Send the quote form below with your pickup, delivery, pallet count, and temperature. We will review it and get back to you with availability and a price, usually the same day.
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.