With today’s supply chain demands, the need for reliable, heavy-duty transportation offering reliable temperature control is at an all-time high. Refrigeration is necessary for transporting everything from produce to chemicals. Businesses across numerous industries count on fully functional vehicles with lots of space and excellent cargo cooling for getting products from Point A to Point B.
That’s where Utility reefer trailers come in. These trailers have been built to maximize temperature control throughout the cargo area, ensuring goods stay fresh and viable throughout their trip.
At Royal Truck & Utility Trailer, you can find an impressive variety of customizable Utility reefer trailers like the 3000R reefer trailer. We pride ourselves on being the go-to source for providing top-quality Reefers with unbeatable service.
Anybody seeking a Utility Reefer trailer with unrivaled thermal efficiency, superior temperature control, and many safety, productivity, and construction features shouldn’t look any further than the Utility 3000R reefer trailer. The Utility 3000R and the 3000R Multi-Temp refrigerated trailers are the industry’s top choices for lightweight trailers with outstanding payload performance.
It doesn’t matter what you intend to transport using a Utility 3000R reefer trailer. You can rest assured your goods will stay at the desired temperature thanks to design features like 360-degree foam insulation and a specially designed reinforced rear door to prevent air seepage.
When you’re ready to explore the available options for Utility reefer trailers, count on our Royal Truck & Utility Trailer team to guide you. Our dealership’s professional, knowledgeable crew can help with you customize and purchase a Utility 3000R reefer trailer to accommodate your hauling needs.
The Utility 3000R reefer trailer is the top-rated refrigerated van in the country for a good reason. The manufacturer consistently improves the thermal efficiency of their refrigerated vehicles to ensure they meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the supply chain industry.
When you think of this trailer, “reliability” should always come to mind. The Utility 3000R reefer trailer is the epitome of vehicle reliability and durability thanks to standard and optional safety features and construction designs:
The Utility 3000R reefer trailer doesn’t skimp on efficiency and productivity despite resembling a typical trailer. These vans include innovative construction designs and features that make them suitable for a wide range of refrigerated transportation applications.
The thermal barriers are one of the standout design features that improve its efficiency in maintaining climate control. These low conduction barriers come standard with these Utility reefer trailers, effectively reducing heat transfer between the van’s backplate and threshold. The Utility 3000R reefer trailer also has welded reinforcing gussets on its slider rails to boost their stability and strength.
You’ll find high-quality, energy-efficient, non-HFC foam insulation inside the Utility trailer. This material provides the ultimate insulation across every inch of the trailer’s interior, and the boost in thermal efficiency also helps reduce the vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Utility reefer trailers are the epitome of top-quality refrigerated transportation for perishables, frozen goods, chemical products, and other items. Heavy-duty vans like the Utility 3000R reefer trailer are unmatched in durability, reliability, safety, and customization, making them ideal for even the most unique operational requirements.
If you’re on the hunt for the best Utility reefer trailers in Michigan and the Midwest, look no further than Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. As a family-owned business going back three generations, we have more than five decades of experience selling a wide selection of new and pre-owned trailers.
We work with some of the best names in the trailer manufacturing industry like Utility for all your reefer trailer needs, and Pitts, MAC, Wilson, Titan, and Talbert for all your other trailer needs. Contact us at (313) 524-2531 to inquire about our inventory today. Learn more now.
Chief Legal Officer
Anthony Sciara is our Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and a Member of our Board of Directors. He has been a licensed attorney for nearly 15 years. Anthony earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2002 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois (Chicago) Law School in 2006. Anthony represented the company for eight years as outside counsel before formally joining the team in October of 2019. Anthony handles and/or supervises all legal and compliance matters for the company, including executive strategy, corporate transactions, and dispute resolution. In addition to his responsibilities with the company, Anthony serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Northville Educational Foundation, participates in the Association of Corporate Counsel, and was previously an Adjunct Professor of Lawyering Skills at the University of Illinois (Chicago) Law School. Anthony is most proud that his position allows him the opportunity to solve problems for us in creative ways, which minimizes risk and maximizes success. The thing Anthony loves most about being part of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer is the sincere and uncommon passion that ownership, leadership, and other employees share for the success of the company.
Chief Financial Officer
Julie Igielski is the Chief Financial Officer at Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Julie attended Michigan State University and earned her Bachelor’s in Merchandise Management in 2004 before attending Eastern Michigan University to get a Master’s degree in Accounting. After graduating with her MSA, she received her Certified Public Accountant license. Prior to joining the Royal team in 2013, Julie held various accounting positions at both publicly and privately owned companies. Since deciding to continue on in the family business nearly 8 years ago, she has helped us accomplish so much. Julie is in charge of all of our finances, creates all of our financial statements, works closely with our CEO and COO when making executive decisions, and works with the bank when acquiring new properties and companies. She is most proud of her CPA license and all of the growth and success she has helped Royal achieve. The thing she loves most about her job is being able to work with her family and her co-workers who have become her family over the years. We are so happy that Julie decided to join the team, we are so appreciative of all she does for us every day.
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Pigeon is the Chief Operating Officer here at Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Adam joined the team in 2009 after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in 2008. He first joined us as a Parts Counter Representative and advanced to Parts Purchasing Manager. Adam was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January of 2015 and under his leadership we have seen such tremendous growth. Adam is tasked with overseeing all of our day to day operations between all four facilities and works closely with Corporate Officers, Department VPs, and Directors to implement the company’s strategic plan. When asked about his favorite part about being a part of Royal Truck & Trailer, he shared that he loves the people he works with every day. Something Adam takes pride in is all of the company growth that he has helped achieve over his time at Royal. With over 10 years experience, he has become knowledgeable about the industry and strengthened his skills in operations management, leadership, team building, and contract negotiation. Adam has served on multiple industry advisory and councils and boards. Adam is such an asset to our company and we are so proud of everything he has accomplished during his time with us at Royal Truck & Trailer.
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Bumgardner is the CEO of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Ken is an extremely hardworking individual with interpersonal and problem-solving skills. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Business Management in 2001. Ken has been with the company since he was 12 years old, he was always helping out at the shop to spend time with his dad before joining the team full time in 2001. Before becoming our current CEO, he has held various positions working his way up in the company, such as: cleaner, parts runner, parts counter, parts manager, trailer salesman, office manager, vice president, and president. Ken wanted to join the family business because of his very close relationship with his family, and he loved working with and spending time with his dad. On a daily basis, he is in charge of merger and acquisitions and overseeing our C-level executives. In addition to these responsibilities, Ken also makes sure everyone at Royal is happy in their roles; he thoroughly enjoys working with all of the members of our team. Something he is very proud of is the acquisition of East Michigan Trailer Sales in 2017 because of how it has impacted the dynamic of Royal. He is on the Board of The National Trailer Association and formerly was on the Board of The Michigan Trucking Association. Under Ken’s leadership, we have accomplished great new highs and cannot wait to see what else we can accomplish in the future.
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Bumgardner is the CEO of Royal Truck & Utility Trailer. Ken is an extremely hardworking individual with interpersonal and problem-solving skills. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Business Management in 2001. Ken has been with the company since he was 12 years old, he was always helping out at the shop to spend time with his dad before joining the team full time in 2001. Before becoming our current CEO, he has held various positions working his way up in the company, such as: cleaner, parts runner, parts counter, parts manager, trailer salesman, office manager, vice president, and president. Ken wanted to join the family business because of his very close relationship with his family, and he loved working with and spending time with his dad. On a daily basis, he is in charge of merger and acquisitions and overseeing our C-level executives. In addition to these responsibilities, Ken also makes sure everyone at Royal is happy in their roles; he thoroughly enjoys working with all of the members of our team. Something he is very proud of is the acquisition of East Michigan Trailer Sales in 2017 because of how it has impacted the dynamic of Royal. He is on the Board of The National Trailer Association and formerly was on the Board of The Michigan Trucking Association. Under Ken’s leadership, we have accomplished great new highs and cannot wait to see what else we can accomplish in the future.