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Patrick Barker, President
Founded in 1996
Primary Business: Transportation and Logistics
Full Time Equivalent Employees: 81 in 2012; 81 projected in 2013
www.refrigeratedexpress.net
Refrigerated Express is a national trucking company specializing in express perishable food distribution and logistics. Refrigerated Express provides sustainable logistic solutions for buyers of perishable food products by linking direct producers multiple states away throughout a 25 state service area. Rex’s model differs from traditional hub and spoke distribution companies by providing a streamlined direct service rather than buying from large local middle distributors. With express deliveries Rex enables buyers to utilize just-in-time inventory control, reducing time and cost while increasing the quality of food products from the farm and boat to the plate and throat. Continued expansion of service areas and different services has gained distribution efficiencies enabling Rex to pass savings to customers. Rex continues to invest in research and cutting edge technology for trucks and trailers to save on operational costs while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Rex utilizes new trucks and trailers equipped with skirts, tails, tag axles, battery powered auxiliary power units, super single tires, and cutting edge engine technology that reduces greenhouse gases making Rex a green leader within the trucking industry. Better performance and reliability for our customers and accountability for our environmental impact has created a dynamic brand identity and innovative culture within our customers and employees.