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Northgate Temperature Controlled Investing in specialist training to support temperature-controlled fleets

Keeping temperature-controlled vehicles operating safely, efficiently and compliantly requires specialist knowledge. That’s why Northgate Temperature Controlled continues to invest in the technical skills and development of our engineers, helping us…

How to Choose the Right Refrigerated Van to Hire

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Hiring a refrigerated van is not quite the same as booking an ordinary commercial vehicle. With a standard van, the main questions are usually size, payload and how long you…

The Value of Refrigerated Trailers During the Summer Event and Festival Season

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A summer event can look wonderfully simple from the customer side. A field, a marquee, a row of food traders, a bar queue, music drifting across the site and people…

What Are Refrigerated Vans?

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Refrigerated vans are a familiar sight on British roads, carrying everything from fresh meat and dairy products to flowers, prepared meals and certain medical supplies. From the outside, they may…

Mercedes Sprinter Refrigerated Van Review

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There is a reason the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has become such a familiar sight in commercial fleets. It is a proper working van. There is plenty of load space, numerous body…

Extreme Temperature and the Challenges Facing Refrigerated Van Fleets

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The recent hot weather has been a sharp reminder that refrigerated transport does not operate in a neat, controlled environment. It operates in yard heat, traffic queues, open loading bays,…

Running a Refrigerated Van Fleet in 2026: Pressure from Every Direction

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Line up of refrigerated vehicle in the Northgate Temperature Controlled yard

There was a point not long ago when running a refrigerated van fleet felt demanding but manageable. Costs moved, but not wildly. Routes changed, but not overnight. Planning meant something,…

Beyond The Van: How Cold Chain Logistics Shapes Brand Promise and Customer Trust

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In temperature-sensitive industries, refrigerated vans are often treated as utilities. It is seen as a necessary asset that moves product from A to B while maintaining a specified temperature. From…

The Hidden Load: Non-Food Transport and the Expanding Refrigerated Market

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Line up of refrigerated vehicles in the yard

When most people think of refrigerated vehicles, they think of food. Supermarkets, meal prep brands, frozen desserts, and fresh produce. That association is understandable, but it no longer reflects the…

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