SAVANNAH, GA – Furthering Great Dane’s reputation as the industry leader in reefer innovation, its newest refrigerated trailer is on display March 25-27 in Booth #34075 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Combining traditional strength and timeless excellence for long-lasting dependability, the 53 ft. reefer is further enhanced by featuring company-exclusive products ThermoGuard and CorroGuard, which respectively, help extend the useful life of refrigerated trailers and combat equipment deterioration and corrosion.

Designed to meet the unique needs of today’s truckload carrier, the CTL offers unmatched protection against everyday abuses of demanding operations, and low maintenance features for extended peace of mind. Showcased on the CTL is CorroGuard with Technology by GatorHyde®, Great Dane’s exclusive spray-in-place thermoplastic elastomeric coating applied to suspensions and landing gear that provides complete coverage for long-term protection from road abrasion and corrosion. It is the only solution that allows for complete coverage of trailer sub-frames and landing gears, making CorroGuard far superior to galvanizing options.

Along with CorroGuard, the CTL features Great Dane’s exclusive ThermoGuard interior lining. This exclusive revolutionary thermoplastic liner has proven through extensive testing to maximize the useful life of the trailer by significantly reducing the thermal degradation that occurs with conventional reefer linings.

Recent testing of some of the first production line ThermoGuard-equipped reefers indicated after nearly five years of service, a loss of thermal efficiency comparable to just one year. Earlier evaluations after six, eight and 20 months of service revealed an almost insignificant reduction in thermal effectiveness.

ThermoGuard’s patented construction features a metallized film that virtually eliminates the outgassing through the liner, which allows the insulation to perform effectively year after year, extending productivity and the useful lifecycle. The durability and puncture resistance of this liner far exceeds all competing products, making it the only reefer lining to offer an all-around return on investment.

By helping to maintain insulation performance over the life of the trailer, the cooling unit will not have to work as hard each year to make up for degrading insulation performance. This advantage helps maintain excess capacity, while lowering cooling unit run-time hours and saving cooling unit fuel. Plus, operational costs are reduced as the cooling unit will run less, consume less fuel, and require less maintenance.

Displayed on the CTL, Transtex Composite’s Maximum Flex Skirt helps achieve up to 7 percent fuel economy on the highway. Impact-resistant and extremely resilient, the lightweight reinforced thermoplastic composite panel flexes to prevent damage should it come in contact with an obstacle. These fairings also resist ice and snow accumulation, thereby proving their durability in winter conditions.

In addition to Great Dane’s booth exhibit, members of the manufacturing and engineering staff along with company experts in sales, parts and service will be available to assist attendees.

This release and photos can be downloaded online at www.greatdanetrailers.com/mediapress

Great Dane Trailers, a manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated and platform trailers, has long been regarded as the industry leader in technology, innovation and quality. The company has division offices in Savannah, Ga., and Chicago, Ill., with manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the United States. With distribution points across North and South America, Great Dane utilizes a network of company-owned branches and full-line independent dealers as well as parts-only independent dealers. Great Dane can be accessed online at www.greatdanetrailers.com.

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CTL - Utah: Built to last, Great Dane’s newest refrigerated product, the Classic Truckload, goes the distance to meet the demands of the long-haul truckload carrier at a competitive price. Unmatched protection against impact damage and moisture intrusion combined with an unparalleled foaming process for a flat, smooth appearance, the CTL adds up to long-lasting strength and performance.

ThermoGuard Label - Interior: ThermoGuard, a glass-reinforced, thermoplastic reefer interior liner exclusively from Great Dane, is strong, yet lightweight with a performance superior to traditional liners because it helps maintain the thermal efficiency of the trailer. Its uniform, puncture-resistant surface helps to maintain a like new appearance on the interior walls, which combined with optimal thermal performance helps to increase a trailer’s resale value.

CorroGuard - Landing Gear: CorroGuard is a spray-in-place thermoplastic elastomeric coating applied to suspensions and landing gear that provides long-term protection from road abrasion and corrosion superior to other methods.