Stoughton PureBlue Reefer Boosts Efficiency 18%, Adds Standard 40-mph Safety Guard

Key Details Stoughton Trailers has launched its PureBlue refrigerated trailer platform, combining significant thermal efficiency gains with enhanced crash protection. The new reefer was unveiled at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville, alongside a next-generation rear impact guard designed to exceed current industry safety standards. Performance Gains Third-party testing shows the PureBlue delivers an 18.2% improvement in thermal efficiency and a 27.7% advantage in airtightness compared to competitor units. These gains translate to approximately $1,000 per year in fuel savings per trailer by reducing refrigeration unit runtime. The trailer also maintains competitive weight, preserving payload capacity and revenue potential for fleets. Why It Matters The efficiency improvements directly impact your bottom line through lower operating costs. Stoughton engineered the platform with thermal performance, airtightness, and weight reduction as core priorities, addressing three critical factors affecting fuel consumption. Safety Standard Stoughton's new rear impact guard comes standard, not optional, on all dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and 53-foot intermodal chassis. The guard successfully passed 40-mph crash testing with a 30% offset standard, preventing intrusion into the passenger compartment and reducing underride crash fatalities. Flexibility The company has expanded PureBlue into multi-temperature configurations with factory-installed remote evaporators, serving grocery and food distribution operations. Production capacity has increased at Stoughton's Wisconsin facility to support faster delivery timelines.