Reefer Pre-Cool Verification

Inspection template for verifying refrigerated trailer pre-cool status before loading, including target temperature, unit runtime, and chute test confirmation.

Trailer and Load Identification

• Trailer number and unit ID match the load paperwork
  Record the trailer number and refrigeration unit ID. Verify they match the shipping order or dispatch record.
• Trailer interior is empty and ready for pre-cool verification
  Confirm the trailer is not already loaded and that the interior is ready for temperature verification before product is staged.
• Door seals and gaskets are intact
  Inspect door seals, gaskets, and latch closure for visible damage that could affect temperature retention.
• Trailer interior is clean and free of odor, debris, and standing water
  Check for sanitation issues that could affect product safety or airflow during loading.
• Load destination or product temperature requirement documented
  Enter the required load temperature range or setpoint from the shipment instructions.

Pre-Cool Temperature Verification

• Target pre-cool temperature recorded
  Enter the target trailer temperature required before loading.
• Actual trailer temperature at inspection point
  Measure the air temperature inside the trailer at the designated inspection point before loading.
• Temperature is within the required pre-cool tolerance
  Confirm the measured temperature meets the shipment's required pre-cool range before product is staged.
• Temperature reading source verified
  Select the source used to verify temperature.
• Temperature stabilization observed before loading
  Confirm the temperature has remained stable long enough to support loading without immediate warm-up concerns.

Unit Runtime and Equipment Status

• Unit runtime before inspection
  Enter the runtime since the unit was started or since the last reset, as shown on the controller or log.
• Unit has run continuously long enough to complete pre-cool
  Confirm the unit has been operating long enough to achieve and hold the target pre-cool temperature.
• Reefer controller shows no active alarms or fault codes
  Check the controller display for alarms, fault codes, or abnormal status indicators.
• Fuel level or power supply is adequate for loading period
  Verify sufficient diesel, electric supply, or battery support is available to maintain temperature during loading.

Chute Test and Airflow Check

• Chute test completed
  Confirm the chute or airflow test was performed at the trailer opening or designated test point.
• Airflow is visible and unobstructed through the chute
  Verify air movement is present and not blocked by pallets, packaging, or trailer obstructions.
• Chute test result
  Record the outcome of the chute test.
• Air curtain, diffuser, or return air path is unobstructed
  Inspect the airflow path for damage, blockage, or improper positioning that could reduce cooling performance.

Final Release and Sign-Off

• Pre-cool verification passed and trailer is released for loading
  Final determination that the trailer meets pre-cool requirements and may be loaded.
• Deficiencies or corrective actions documented
  Record any non-conformance, corrective action, or hold status if the trailer is not released.
• Inspector signature
  Inspector signs to confirm the verification is complete and accurate.