Veteran driver explains what it takes to haul a reefer trailer

Apr 5, 2023
Updated Apr 11, 2023

Joanne Fatta has been a professional driver for 22 years, and today is a company driver for Sunrise Transport/Four Seasons Produce in Pennsylvania. She hauls perishable goods, mostly produce, throughout the tri-state area. She previously taught at a local truck driving school.

In this video, Fatta explains the demands of pulling a refrigerated trailer.


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