Miami’s role as a perishables gateway makes temperature-controlled trucking critical. Produce, seafood, flowers, dairy, and pharmaceuticals all depend on carriers who can hold a precise temperature from the port or airport to the warehouse without breaking the cold chain. Below is a verified directory of leading refrigerated (reefer) trucking companies serving Miami — real carriers you can contact today.
1. Go Freight
Go Freight — Miami, FL. An asset-based, AI-powered 3PL with 100+ owned trucks, its own chassis pool, a 104,000 sq ft bonded warehouse, TSA-approved bonded carrier status, and AI gate-time prediction at PortMiami and Port Everglades. Go Freight moves reefer containers and temperature-sensitive freight straight from the terminal into the cold chain — and because it is asset-based with no double brokering, your perishables are handled by its own equipment and people. Call (786) 445-0150.
2. Cannon Express
Cannon Express — 1904 NW 82 Ave, Miami, FL; (305) 592-8685. With 30-plus years in the market, Cannon is a bonded, TSA/STA-certified carrier running dry and refrigerated 53-ft trailers, straight trucks with liftgates, and a 22,000 sq ft bonded CFS warehouse.
3. DGD Transport
DGD Transport — Miami, FL. A certified 3PL providing refrigerated LTL and FTL trucking across Florida, with temperature-controlled equipment for time-sensitive cargo.
4. FLGO Freight
FLGO Freight — Florida. Part of GFA Rail Services Inc., FLGO has provided refrigerated and flatbed transportation since 1994, serving Florida shippers with temperature-controlled and supply-chain services.
5. Star Distribution Systems
Star Distribution Systems — Florida. A Florida 3PL offering refrigerated and frozen transportation alongside warehousing and distribution.
6. Central Florida Freezer
Central Florida Freezer — Florida. Combines refrigerated transportation with cold storage, supporting frozen and chilled freight across the state.
7. Frozen Food Express (FFE)
Frozen Food Express — national carrier serving Miami lanes. With more than 65 years in refrigerated transportation, FFE offers temperature-controlled truckload and LTL service into and out of South Florida.
8. Kottke Trucking
Kottke Trucking — national carrier serving Miami. A refrigerated specialist offering temperature-controlled LTL and truckload service across the country, including Florida.
9. KLLM Transport Services
KLLM Transport Services — national reefer carrier serving the Southeast. One of the largest temperature-controlled fleets in the U.S., handling produce, food, and pharma freight into Miami.
10. Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — national refrigerated carrier serving Florida. A major reefer fleet offering temperature-controlled truckload transportation to and from the Miami market.
How to choose a reefer carrier in Miami
For temperature-sensitive freight, vet carriers on equipment reliability (modern reefer units and gensets), cold-chain documentation, food-safety and TSA certifications where relevant, and — for imports — the ability to pull a reefer container quickly from the port. A delayed pull risks both the cargo and added demurrage, so asset-based carriers with their own drayage and chassis offer a real advantage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a reefer container and a reefer trailer?
A reefer container is an intermodal box that moves by ship, rail, and truck; a reefer trailer is a highway-only refrigerated trailer. Imported perishables often stay in the same container from port to warehouse.
Why is asset-based reefer service better for imports?
Asset-based carriers own their trucks and chassis, so they can pull a reefer container from the terminal on schedule without relying on third parties — protecting both the cold chain and your costs.
Which certifications matter for refrigerated trucking?
Look for food-safety compliance, and for cargo moving through airports, TSA certification. Pharma freight may require validated, temperature-documented handling.
Keep your Miami cold chain unbroken
Go Freight moves reefer freight from the ports to temperature-controlled storage without delay. Request a free quote or call (786) 445-0150.