Temperature-Controlled Freight Across Canada and the United States
OTR Logistics Solutions coordinates temperature-controlled transportation from heated and freeze-protected service through controlled-ambient, chilled, refrigerated and frozen freight. Equipment, temperature settings, monitoring and documentation options are selected around the requirements of each shipment, subject to suitable carrier capacity and availability. Learn about temperature records.
OTR Logistics Solutions is a Canadian freight broker coordinating heated, freeze-protected, controlled-ambient, chilled, refrigerated and frozen transportation across Canada and the United States. LTL, FTL, dedicated and expedited options may be available depending on the commodity, temperature requirements, lane, shipment size and carrier capacity.
The shipper or responsible product owner provides the required temperature and handling instructions. Equipment, monitoring and documentation options are confirmed for the individual shipment; monitoring and records are not guaranteed or automatically included.
Temperature Requirements for Sensitive Freight
Temperature-sensitive cargo can require specific equipment, handling, monitoring and documentation. OTR coordinates the carrier and shipment details around your requirements, with pre-cooling and temperature planning confirmed for the shipment.
Temperature-Controlled Solutions
- 53-ft reefer options, subject to availability
- Single & multi-temp options, subject to requirements
- Canada and US coverage
- Cross-border coordination
- Shared refrigerated capacity may be available on suitable lanes
- Commodity and temperature compatibility reviewed
- Handling and schedule confirmed for the shipment
- Monitoring and records depend on carrier capability and requirements
- Capacity subject to lane and availability
- Team-driver options
- Refrigerated vans for suitable shipments
- Equipment based on shipment requirements
- Documentation coordinated for the shipment
- Experienced cross-border carrier options
- Appointed customs broker coordination
- Pharmaceutical & produce experience
Industries We Support
We coordinate temperature-controlled freight for industries with shipment-specific temperature, equipment and receiver requirements.
Commodity acceptance remains subject to product characteristics, equipment compatibility, carrier capability, regulatory requirements and the details of the individual shipment.
Agricultural and Specialty Products
Tobacco and other agricultural or specialty commodities may require heated, freeze-protected, controlled-ambient or other shipment-specific temperature conditions. Service is coordinated according to the shipper’s handling instructions, equipment requirements and applicable transportation requirements.
Dangerous goods are accepted only when properly classified and documented and when suitable TDG-qualified personnel, equipment and carrier capacity are available.
For compatible foods, explore food and beverage freight transportation.
Equipment & Capabilities
Capacity is sourced through qualified carrier partners, subject to shipment requirements, lane and availability. Heated, freeze-protected and controlled-ambient freight may require different equipment; not every shipment uses a reefer.
53-Ft Reefer Trailers
Refrigerated full truckload options; availability and suitability are confirmed against the shipment requirements.
Multi-Temp Units
Multi-compartment equipment may be available for loads with different temperature requirements; confirm specifications when requesting a quote.
Refrigerated Straight Trucks
Refrigerated straight-truck options for regional shipments that fit the equipment and lane requirements.
Refrigerated Sprinter Vans
Refrigerated van options for suitable smaller or time-critical shipments, subject to availability.
Temperature-Controlled Freight Coordination
We understand that a temperature excursion isn't just an operational problem — it's a financial and reputational risk. Our approach prioritizes carrier vetting, proactive communication, and documentation at every step.
- Vetted reefer carrier network across Canada and the US
- Pre-trip temperature information coordinated when available
- Temperature monitoring options based on carrier availability
- Temperature documentation options available on request
- Shipment updates coordinated at agreed milestones
- Experience with CFIA and FDA regulated cargo
- Cannabis temperature-controlled transport expertise
- Cross-border cold chain documentation support
Temperature-Controlled Freight FAQ
Request a Temperature-Controlled Quote
Tell us about your cold chain freight needs. We confirm receipt within approximately 30 minutes during business hours. Completed quotes are normally provided within two business hours after all required shipment details are received.
Prepare your request with our temperature-controlled quote checklist and temperature-controlled freight guides. Our Temperature-Controlled Freight Guide and Temperature Excursion Analyzer are planning references, not legal advice, food-safety certification, carrier approval, product-disposition advice, SOP substitutes or guarantees of condition.