Episode 73: Inside The Future of Small Reefer Shipments with Alex Winston

In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, Alex Winston, founder of Reefer Van Network, goes all-in on revolutionizing refrigerated small truckload shipping. Once juggling Expedite All and Reefer Van Network, Alex explains what sparked his shift to focus solely on the reefer niche and how he’s tackling the “unicorn” challenge of growing a network of refrigerated Sprinter vans.

Alex details how his team is scaling capacity by buying and building state-of-the-art equipment for on-demand, temperature-controlled freight. He dives into the gaps in the reefer market, the unique hurdles of refrigerated logistics, and the role of technology—and even AI—in automating processes and optimizing efficiency.

Tune in to discover how Reefer Van Network is transforming a niche market into a game-changing opportunity for shippers and carriers alike.

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