Reefer capacity disappears when you need it most
Produce season, holidays and bad weather tighten refrigerated capacity fast. When trucks are scarce, rates spike and loads sit.
Temperature-Controlled Shipping
Temperature-Controlled Shipping That Holds Its Cool
Refrigerated, frozen and protect-from-freeze freight moved across the country by vetted carriers, at competitive rates, with a real person watching your load from pickup to delivery.
The cold, hard truth about shipping temperature-sensitive freight
Shipping refrigerated freight is harder and more expensive than shipping dry goods. Here's what shippers are up against.
One temperature swing can cost you the whole load
A trailer that isn't pre-cooled, a door left open too long or equipment that fails mid-route can spoil product and trigger rejected deliveries and claims.
Delivery windows are unforgiving
Grocers, distributors and retailers run tight receiving schedules. Miss an appointment and you can face rejected loads, fines or a second delivery charge.
Surprise charges eat your margin
Detention, lumper fees, reweighs and other accessorials add up fast when nobody is watching the details for you.
Why shippers trust GSL with temperature-controlled freight
Capacity when it's tight
With hundreds of carriers in our network, we find refrigerated equipment when others come up empty, even in peak season.
The right equipment for every load
We match your freight with carriers equipped for your temperature requirements, whether it ships chilled, frozen or protected from freezing.
Requirements locked in at booking
Your temperature settings, handling instructions and delivery appointments are set when you book, so every carrier knows exactly what your load needs.
Real-time tracking
Follow your shipment from pickup to delivery in the GSL platform, with updates along the way.
Real people when something goes wrong
If there's a delay or an exception, our team gets on the phone with the carrier and with you right away. No ticket queues, no excuses.
Competitive rates, no membership fees
Carriers compete for your business, so you get strong rates without contracts, minimums or membership fees.
Got a load that needs to stay cold?
Tell us what you're shipping, where it's going and what temperature it needs. We'll find the right truck at the right rate.
Temperature-controlled shipping options
Refrigerated Truckload
Dedicated reefer trailers for full loads of chilled freight such as produce, dairy, beverages and packaged foods.[VERIFY temperature range]
Frozen Freight
Frozen shipping for meat, seafood, ice cream and other products that must stay frozen solid from origin to destination.[VERIFY temperature range]
Refrigerated LTL
Not enough product to fill a trailer? Refrigerated less-than-truckload shipping lets you pay only for the space your pallets use.[VERIFY]
Protect-From-Freeze Shipping
Heated or temperature-protected trailers keep liquids, chemicals, paints and beverages from freezing during winter months.[VERIFY]
Expedited Temperature-Controlled
When time is as critical as temperature, our expedited team moves your refrigerated freight fast.
Learn about Expedited ShippingHow temperature-controlled shipping works with GSL
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Tell us about your load
Share your product, temperature requirements, pallet count, and pickup and delivery windows.
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We match the right carrier
We compare refrigerated carriers in our network and book the best fit for your freight and your budget.
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Track it in real time
Follow your shipment in the GSL platform. If anything changes, we contact you and the carrier right away.
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Delivered at spec
Your freight arrives on schedule and at temperature, with one clear invoice and no surprises.
Temperature-controlled shipping for your industry
Food & Beverage
From fresh produce and dairy to frozen foods and bottled beverages, we keep your products safe, fresh and on time for grocers, distributors and restaurants.
Explore Food & Beverage Shipping
Wholesale & Distribution
Keep temperature-sensitive inventory moving between suppliers, distribution centers and retail partners, with delivery windows that match your customers' receiving schedules.
Explore Wholesale & Distribution ShippingBook, track and pay in one place
A free GSL account puts your refrigerated shipments, and everything else you ship, in one platform. Get quotes, book loads, print bills of lading and labels, track every shipment, and pay invoices without the back-and-forth.
Create Your Free AccountMy shipments
SAMPLE- Reefer TL · Chicago → AtlantaIn transit
- Frozen · Dallas → DenverBooked
- Reefer LTL · 4 palletsDelivered
Temperature-controlled shipping FAQs
Any product that can spoil, degrade or be damaged by heat or cold. Common examples include fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, flowers, cosmetics, chemicals and some healthcare products. If your product has a recommended storage temperature or can't freeze, it likely needs temperature-controlled shipping.
Keep your next load cool
Get a temperature-controlled shipping quote from a team that treats your freight like its own. Fill out the form and a GSL sales rep will follow up quickly with options and rates.
Prefer to talk?
Call 855-475-4968