Thermo King has introduced the Advancer S-DRC slimline rail unit. The unit is the company’s latest innovation in temperature control solutions for cargo rail and intermodal applications. Utilizing the S-Series engine, the S-DRC will replace the SLXi-DRC and be the first slimline unit in North America that meets current CARB Ultra-Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit (ULETRU) emissions standards, making it compliant in all 50 states.
Detailing further on the development, Sam Doerr, Thermo King’s Trailer Portfolio Leader, said, “Thermo King has designed custom rail solutions for our customers since 1948. The Advancer S-DRC is another example of Thermo King’s commitment to delivering smart, sustainable temperature-control solutions that help customers transition fleets to reduce their environmental impact and be compliant with the changing regulations in California.”
The enhanced operational efficiencies of the Advancer S-DRC not only allow customers to keep sustainability at the forefront of their business but also helps lower their total cost of ownership. This is accomplished through: 10% improved fuel efficiency over the previous generation; Next-generation control system that enables precise temperature management; A slimline profile which allows a competitive 15-pallet capacity and enables a smooth transition to over-the-road, simplifying cross-docking operations; Two ThermoLite solar panels as standard; and Integrated shore power.
Every Advancer S-DRC unit also will come equipped with TracKing telematics to deliver the data customers need, and there will be no service charge for the first 24 months of ownership.
