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Refrigerated Trailer Leasing

Reefer Trailer Leasing
Built for
Cold-Chain Fleets.

Fixed monthly rates with reefer hours built in. No CPI increases. No mileage charges. Late-model Thermo King reefers from Wabash & Hyundai, ready to roll.

Reefer Hours Built In No CPI Increases No Mileage Charges Thermo King Units

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First name
Last name
Company name
you@company.com
(000) 000-0000
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~6 dry vans, 10 reefers, etc.
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The Real Cost of the Wrong Lease

Running a fleet is hard. Your trailer strategy shouldn't make it harder.

Managing trailer capacity means juggling capital expenses, equipment downtime, mileage variability, and shifting freight demand — all while keeping drivers loaded and shippers happy.

The wrong leasing partner piles on CPI escalators, per-mile charges, and surprise turn-in fees on top of everything else.

TEL builds trailer leases the way fleets actually need them: predictable, transparent, and structured around how your business really runs.

Never on a TEL lease

The extra charges other lessors bury in the fine print — you won't find any of them in a TEL lease.

CPI rate hikesAnnual escalators that quietly inflate a locked-in rate.
Per-mile penalties$.04–$.06 per mile stacked on top of the monthly rate.
Brutal turn-in chargesTire and brake-wear fees that can hit thousands per unit.
One flat monthly rate — with reefer hours built in.
Why Fleets Lease Reefers With TEL

A reefer partner that thinks like a fleet operator

No Variable Costs

No CPI increases, mileage penalties, midterm rate changes, or surprise fees. The rate you agree to is the rate you pay for the life of the lease.

Reefer Hours Built In

Your monthly rate includes a reefer run-time allowance, so your core cost stays predictable instead of swinging with usage.

Late-Model Reefers

New and like-new reefers running Thermo King units, spec'd for cold-chain performance — not stripped down to hit a price point.

Top Reefer Brands

Wabash and Hyundai reefers with Thermo King units — the right reefer for your freight, available new or used.

Flexible Lease Structures

Terms designed around your mileage, duty cycle, freight mix, and growth plans — short-term or long-term.

Cold-Chain Fleet Partner

Refrigerated-freight specialists who structure leases around your lanes and duty cycle — not just trailer sellers.

The Flat-Rate Advantage

One flat rate. The fees most lessors charge — gone.

Most leasing companies nickel-and-dime you with variable charges that wreck your operating budget. TEL cuts them out. You pay one predictable monthly rate — period.

Figures shown reflect typical industry charges TEL eliminates. Actual savings vary by lease and usage. Talk to a specialist for a quote tailored to your fleet.

What you DON'T pay with TEL
Per-mile chargesTypically $.04–$.06 / mile elsewhere
$0
Tire-wear turn-in feesUp to ~$3,200 / trailer elsewhere
$0
Brake-wear turn-in feesUp to ~$900 / trailer elsewhere
$0
CPI / annual rate increases5%, 10%, or inflation-indexed elsewhere
$0
Spec'd for Cold-Chain

Every TEL reefer lease includes

TEL refrigerated reefer trailers
Thermo King reefer unitsLate-model Wabash and Hyundai reefers, spec'd for cold-chain performance.
Reefer run-time hours built inA usage allowance included in your fixed monthly rate.
CARB coverage includedReefers that meet CARB requirements — ready for California lanes and beyond.
Real-time GPS trackingKnow where every reefer is and how it's running, included with the lease.
New & used optionsIn-stock units or factory-direct shipping to fit your timeline.
Reefer Leasing FAQs

Answers before you call

Your lease includes a set reefer run-time allowance built into your fixed monthly rate, so your core cost stays predictable. If usage runs beyond the included hours, the additional hours are billed at a defined rate — a specialist will size the right allowance for your operation up front.
TEL leases late-model Wabash and Hyundai reefers equipped with Thermo King units, available new or used. Factory-direct shipping is available on new reefers.
Yes. TEL's reefers meet CARB requirements, and CARB coverage is included with your lease — so you're ready to run California lanes without extra steps.
Yes. Real-time GPS tracking is included with every reefer lease, so you always know where each unit is and how it's running.
TEL reefer leases are full-service operating leases — fixed monthly payments with no balloon, no CPI escalator, and no mileage penalties. At the end of the term you simply turn the trailer in, with no residual negotiation or wear-and-tear surprises.
Yes. TEL structures leases to flex with your business — add reefers as needed without renegotiating your whole fleet, and keep them on one contract for easier planning.
Get Started

Get your reefer lease quote today

Tell us about your fleet and a TEL refrigerated-freight specialist will build a reefer quote around your lanes and duty cycle — no CPI, no mileage charges, no surprises.

(423) 214-3910

Get My Reefer Lease Quote

One quick form — a specialist responds fast.

First name
Last name
Company name
you@company.com
(000) 000-0000
State / region
~6 dry vans, 10 reefers, etc.
No obligation — your info is never sold.
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