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PLM Preventative Tips: Preparing for the Extreme Cold

Dec 1, 2014

A few preventative tips can decrease the number of service calls on your units and help control costs during the winter months. Using fuel from a supplier that has been pretreated for cold weather is crucial. With the extremely cold temperatures expected in the upcoming days, PLM recommends some helpful hints to keep your units running:

  • Place all units into continuous run mode and start the unit, loaded or empty to keep batteries fully charged and coolant from freezing
  • Treat fuel for cold weather conditions– if you are unsure if you are using treated fuel,add anti-gel fuel treatments to your tank to prevent fuel from gelling
  • Check oil, water and fuel levels daily—keep levels close to full to create less condensation
  • Drain air tanks on tractor and trailer daily to help keep the system dry

If you have any questions, please contact your local branch or call 877-RENT-PLM (736-8756)

About PLM Trailer Leasing

PLM Trailer Leasing, is an industry leader and the only nationwide company dedicated exclusively to the leasing, rental and maintenance of refrigerated trailers in the Cold Supply Chain. With 28 locations throughout the U.S., PLM offers the largest selection of multi-temperature, single-temperature, and ecofriendly refrigerated trailers from 28’ to 53’ lengths.  Whether you are interested in a long-term lease or short-term rental, PLM provides innovative solutions that help our customers maximize efficiencies, reduce expenses and grow their business.

Visit www.plmtrailer.com or call 1-877-RENT-PLM (736-8756) today.