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United States Refrigerated Trucking Market

United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Size, Forecast: By Destination​​​​​​​: Domestic, International; By End User: Food and Beverages, Agriculture, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Others; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Key Indicators for Demand; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Outlook

The United States refrigerated trucking market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.90% between 2024 and 2032.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Some of the key drivers of the market are the growing demand for efficient cold chain logistics and the constant innovation in refrigeration technology.
  • The trucking segment accounted for the highest revenue share of all the freight modes in 2021, generating USD 389.3 billion.
  • The US had about 3.53 million truck drivers in 2022, of whom 56.2% drove heavy/tractor trailer trucks and 30% drove light/delivery service trucks.

 

The increasing demand for fresh and frozen food products, the expansion of e-commerce and online grocery delivery, the stringent regulations for food safety and quality, and the technological advancements in refrigerated trucking equipment and solutions are some of the factors driving the United States refrigerated trucking market growth. One of the ongoing advancements in refrigeration systems include electric refrigeration systems, which are offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel-powered refrigeration systems.

 

According to United States refrigerated trucking market analysis, trucking services are popular in both, domestic and international destinations. In 2023, around 28,000 people were employed by refrigerated trucking services providers of United States for serving in international and domestic markets. The segment’s growth is further driven by the increasing trade of agricultural products, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals products, the implementation of free trade agreements, the improvement of cross-border infrastructure, and the diversification of export markets.

 

Refrigerated trucking is a vital part of the supply chain for many industries, including food and beverage, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, where the market share is dominated by the food and beverage segment. The increasing demand for perishable goods, including fresh produce, confectionery, and dairy products has driven the need for reliable refrigerated transportation in the food industry of US. Currently, 2% of North America's trucks on the road are refrigerated and are generating USD 12 billion per year by delivering the perishable goods on time. This has helped in increasing refrigerated trucking market size in United States.

 

Additionally, the increasing demand for pharmaceuticals and biotech products require precise temperature control, which is one of the trends leading to United States refrigerated trucking market development. Refrigerated trucking is crucial for the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, biologics, blood products, clinical trials, medical devices, and personal care products to comply with regulatory standards and to maintain product efficacy.

 

 

Market Segmentation

United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

 

Market Breakup Categories 
Destination  Domestic, International
End User  Food and Beverages, Agriculture, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Others 
Region  New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Far West

 

Competitive Landscape

Market players are engaged in acquisitions to expand their refrigerated trucking services and strengthen position in the market.

 

  • FedEx Corp.
  • Prime Inc.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
  • KLLM Transportation Services
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • Stevens Transport, Inc.
  • Swift Transportation Company
  • Marten Transport, Ltd.
  • TransAm Trucking, Inc.
  • Xpress Cargo Inc.
  • Others

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Destination
  • End User
  • Region
Breakup by Destination
  • Domestic
  • International
Breakup by End User
  • Food and Beverages
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • New England
  • Mideast
  • Great Lakes
  • Plains
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Far West
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Deutsche Post AG
  • FedEx Corp.
  • Prime Inc.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
  • KLLM Transportation Services
  • Stevens Transport, Inc.
  • Swift Transportation Company
  • Marten Transport, Ltd.
  • TransAm Trucking, Inc.
  • Xpress Cargo Inc.
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    North America Refrigerated Trucking Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    North America Refrigerated Trucking Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    North America Refrigerated Trucking Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    North America Market Share by Country
        8.4.1    United States of America
        8.4.2    Canada
9    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    United States Refrigerated Trucking Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market by Destination
    10.1    Domestic
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    International
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market by End User
    11.1    Food and Beverages
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Agriculture
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Others
12    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market by Region
    12.1    New England
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Mideast
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Great Lakes
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Plains
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.5    Southeast
        12.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.6    Southwest
        12.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.7    Rocky Mountain
        12.7.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.7.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.8    Far West
        12.8.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.8.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13    Market Dynamics
    13.1    SWOT Analysis
        13.1.1    Strengths
        13.1.2    Weaknesses
        13.1.3    Opportunities
        13.1.4    Threats
    13.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        13.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        13.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        13.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        13.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        13.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    13.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    13.4    Key Indicators for Price
14    Competitive Landscape​​​​​​​
    14.1    Market Structure
    14.2    Company Profiles
        14.2.1    Deutsche Post AG     
            14.2.1.1    Company Overview
            14.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.1.4    Certifications
        14.2.2    FedEx Corp.    
            14.2.2.1    Company Overview
            14.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.2.4    Certifications
        14.2.3    Prime Inc.                
            14.2.3.1    Company Overview
            14.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.3.4    Certifications
        14.2.4    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.                
            14.2.4.1    Company Overview
            14.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.4.4    Certifications
        14.2.5    KLLM Transportation Services     
            14.2.5.1    Company Overview
            14.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.5.4    Certifications
        14.2.6    Stevens Transport, Inc.        
            14.2.6.1    Company Overview
            14.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.6.4    Certifications
        14.2.7    Swift Transportation Company    
            14.2.7.1    Company Overview
            14.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.7.4    Certifications
        14.2.8    Marten Transport, Ltd.        
            14.2.8.1    Company Overview
            14.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.8.4    Certifications
        14.2.9    TransAm Trucking, Inc.    
            14.2.9.1    Company Overview
            14.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.9.4    Certifications
        14.2.10    Xpress Cargo Inc.                
            14.2.10.1    Company Overview
            14.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            14.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            14.2.10.4    Certifications
        14.2.11    Others
15    Key Trends and Developments in the Market​​​​​​​

  

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    North America Refrigerated Trucking Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Historical Market: Breakup by Destination (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Forecast: Breakup by Destination (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Historical Market: Breakup by End User (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Forecast: Breakup by End User (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9.    United States Refrigerated Trucking Market Structure

 

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The United States refrigerated trucking market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.90% between 2024 and 2032.

Refrigerated trucking, also known as reefer trucking, is a specialised form of transportation that involves moving temperature-sensitive goods in a refrigerated trailer.

The major market drivers for the market include the increasing demand for frozen food products, surge in e-commerce activities, particularly in the grocery sector, technological innovations, and supportive government regulations.

Key rends aiding the market growth encompass the rising integration of telematics into fleet management, and expansion of cold chain logistics.

Major regions in the market are New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

Refrigerated trucks are used by various end users like food and beverages, agriculture, and healthcare and pharmaceuticals, among others. 

Based on destination, the market segmentation includes domestic and international.

Key players in the market are Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corp., Prime Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., KLLM Transportation Services, Stevens Transport, Inc., Swift Transportation Company, Marten Transport, Ltd., TransAm Trucking, Inc., and Xpress Cargo Inc., among others.

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