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Refrigerated lorry for large-scale cold chain distribution.

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Refrigerated rigid lorries offer high capacity builds for national food chains & critical medical loads

High-Performance refrigerated rigid trucks for chilled and frozen HGV, temperature-controlled haulage and regulated cold-chain distribution

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All our refrigerated vehicles come with a range of custom features to meet our customers goals and standards.

From long-haul freight and refrigerated trailers to dot com delivery trucks and panel vans, our multi-compartment configurations with separate temperature-controlled zones are expertly engineered to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transport of various goods.

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Internal Layout & Storage Solutions

From custom shelving, racking, or foldable shelves wholesale Load-locks, cargo rails, and securing systems slip-resistant flooring and drainage systems for easy cleaning.

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EV Refrigerated Vehicles Options

Our low emission, fully electric and hydrogen fuelled vehicles help our customers reduce their environmental impact without compromising performance.

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GPS Tracking & Telematics

Real-time location and status monitoring to helps prevent theft and enables faster recovery if hijacked.

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Anti Bacterial Surfaces

Antimicrobial protection across all areas designed to inhibit or kill microbes (bacteria, fungi) on contact.

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Increased Length

Available in a wide range of lengths to suit your operation from long wheelbase, medium wheelbase, or short wheelbase.

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Temperature Control & Sensor Alerts

Protect product quality and provide early alerts on issues ensuring coldchain integrity and oversight on interference or equipment failure.

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Fuel Save

Apply a Slipstream system to suit your trailer application, bringing with it aerodynamic benefits and fuel savings.

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Enhanced Security Options

Prevent unauthorised access to cargo areas and provide audit trails and alerts for unauthorised access.

Large-scale cold chain distribution solutions.

Features List
In-cab temperature monitoring
Single and multi-temperature options
Anti bacterial surfaces options
Anti-slip or aluminium flooring
Side and rear access configurations
Electric direct drive and diesel options
PVC or Air curtains to aid temperature retention
Electric stand by facility available for overnight refrigeration
A range of interior bulkheads and twin evaporator systems
Shelving and Load restraint options
Double or triple rear door options
Slipstream aerodynamic body options
Sector compliant fridge unit options
Features List
In-cab temperature monitoring
Single and multi-temperature options
Anti bacterial surfaces options
Anti-slip or aluminium flooring
Side and rear access configurations
Electric direct drive and diesel options
PVC or Air curtains to aid temperature retention
Electric stand by facility available for overnight refrigeration
A range of interior bulkheads and twin evaporator systems
Shelving and Load restraint options
Double or triple rear door options
Slipstream aerodynamic body options
Sector compliant fridge unit options

A combination of innovations to optimise deliveries and help ensure your organisations continued success.

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Payload optimised trucks

Maximise your payload without compromising on manoeuvrability. Our advanced lightweight bodywork and smart design ensure better load capacity.

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EV refrigerated trucks

We build energy efficient vehicles both electric and hydrogen along with our lighter weight bodies and better insulation.

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Sustainable solutions

We consider sustainable materials in the design and manufacturing process as well as offering airflow optimisation solutions to reduced energy consumption.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs)

Below are answers to common questions about Solomon Commercials’ Temperature Controlled Trucks 18-26 tonne.

Common options include diesel-driven, engine-driven, electric standby, and hybrid refrigeration systems. Hybrid and electric units are increasingly preferred for their reduced emissions and lower operating costs in large-scale logistics operations.

High-grade insulation is essential for reducing temperature fluctuations, lowering fuel usage, and preserving product quality. Solomon Commercials advanced insulation panels with minimal thermal bridging, and durable construction are more than suitable for long-distance haulage.

The gross vehicle weight (GVW) sets the legal maximum, but the actual payload — the weight you can carry after fuel and equipment — determines whether the truck meets operational needs. Procurement should confirm real-world payload figures.

Solomon Commercials provide transparent data covering purchase price, fuel consumption, refrigeration efficiency, maintenance schedules, warranty costs, and residual values. Procurement decisions should be based on lifecycle cost, not unit price alone.

Procurement teams often source vehicles under framework or multi-year contracts. Solomon Commercials offers the capacity to scale production, manage batch deliveries, and maintain consistent quality across large fleet orders .

Our vehicles maintain the required temperature range for most commodities (e.g. chilled +2 °C–+8 °C, frozen down to –20 °C or lower)?

With precise and stable temperature control (and humidity, if relevant)? with sensors, alarms and logging systems for compliance?

As a custom refrigerated body builder we support multi-compartment / multi-temperature zones for mixed loads (e.g. chilled produce, frozen goods, ambient items in one run)?

Our interior are food-grade, with hygienic materials (e.g. hygienic wall/floor lining, easy-clean surfaces, corrosion-resistant), sealed well (no gaps or thermal bridges), and easy to sanitise.

Solomon BodyGuard is our refrigerated vehicle maintenance service designed to extend fleet lifetime value.

Our extensive UK wide network of refrigerated vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs centres are complemented by a fleet of mobile refrigerated vehicle body repair engineers means we can help your business keep moving and maintain cold chain fleet durability.

Refrigerated lorries must comply with regulations such as ATP standards for perishable food transport, HACCP guidelines, FSMA (where applicable), GDP for pharmaceuticals, and national road transport regulations. Compliance ensures product safety and legal operation.

Slipstream aerodynamic performance.

Improved aerodynamics reduce fuel and electric charging costs across your fleet.

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Contact our sales team for more information.

Call our Sales team on 01706 211 211 or click contact form button and we’ll get back to you.