Temperature-Sensitive Freight. Direct Dispatch.
Refrigerated transportation for produce, floral and pharmaceutical freight.
- 25+ years of cold-chain experience
- Family-owned Fontana carrier
- Direct pickup and delivery coordination
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Local experience. Direct accountability.
Patterson Trans Inc. is a family-owned Fontana carrier focused on temperature-sensitive freight throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California. Customers work directly with the people coordinating pickup and delivery.
- 25+ years of cold-chain experience
- Fully insured and DOT compliant
- Direct pickup and delivery coordination
- Straightforward freight quotes
What We Do Best
Refrigerated Freight
Temperature-controlled transport throughout Southern California.
Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
Secure, compliant transport for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
Electronics & High Value
Secure, climate-controlled solutions for high-value and sensitive freight.
Fresh Produce
Farm to shelf on time—cold chain protected from pickup to delivery.
Fresh Flowers
Delicate cargo, careful handling, and on-time delivery.
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Fontana, California
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Patterson Trans Inc. provides refrigerated trucking and logistics support for businesses moving temperature-sensitive freight through Fontana, the Inland Empire, Southern California, and connected regional markets. Every shipment begins with the commodity, route, timing, handling requirements, and delivery expectations—not a one-size-fits-all freight plan.
Temperature-sensitive freight
Refrigerated transportation requires attention before the truck reaches the pickup location. Dispatch needs clear information about the freight, requested temperature range, appointment times, origin, destination, and any special handling instructions. Patterson coordinates these shipment details directly so the people responsible for pickup and delivery understand the plan. That preparation supports more consistent cold-chain transportation for food products, floral freight, pharmaceuticals, and other loads affected by temperature or timing.
Produce and floral logistics
Fresh produce and flowers can lose value when scheduling, handling, or temperature control breaks down. These shipments often depend on tight pickup windows, receiver appointments, seasonal volume, and prompt movement between growers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. Patterson Trans Inc. approaches fresh freight as a coordinated chain rather than a simple point-to-point trip. Direct communication helps keep timing requirements, shipment instructions, and delivery expectations visible from dispatch through final handoff.
Pharmaceutical and high-value freight
Pharmaceutical, medical, electronic, and other high-value shipments may carry detailed handling and delivery requirements. Clear chain-of-custody awareness matters when multiple people or facilities are involved. Patterson reviews the route and shipment requirements before confirming capacity, then coordinates the pickup and delivery details with the parties involved. The goal is straightforward: protect the freight plan, reduce avoidable confusion, and maintain direct accountability throughout transportation.
Local coordination with regional reach.
Based in Fontana, Patterson Trans Inc. operates from the center of the Inland Empire’s freight and distribution network. Access to major Southern California transportation corridors supports shipments moving between production areas, warehouses, distribution centers, cold-storage facilities, and receivers across the region. Customers can speak directly with a Fontana-based team about refrigerated freight, route requirements, scheduling, and availability.
That local position is useful for shippers who need a transportation contact close to Inland Empire warehouses and distribution corridors. Whether a load begins in Fontana or moves into the region from another market, the same information matters: commodity, temperature, pickup window, delivery appointment, equipment needs, and the people responsible at both ends. Clear answers at the start help dispatch identify the right next step before a shipment is scheduled.
Direct dispatch. Documented handoffs.
A simple process keeps your team informed and the freight moving without unnecessary layers.
Share the route
Send the freight details, pickup city, delivery city, and timing requirements.
Confirm capacity
Dispatch reviews the shipment, confirms availability, and provides a clear quote.
Move with visibility
Pickup, temperature-sensitive handling, and delivery are coordinated directly.
Patterson Trans Inc. FAQs
What is refrigerated freight, and why does it matter?
Refrigerated freight—often called reefer freight—must remain within a specified temperature range while in transit. Careful planning, suitable equipment, clear shipment instructions, and coordinated pickup and delivery help protect temperature-sensitive products throughout transportation.
What areas does Patterson Trans Inc. serve?
Patterson Trans Inc. is based in Fontana and serves businesses throughout the Inland Empire, Southern California, and connected regional markets. Route availability depends on the shipment, timing, origin, destination, and current equipment capacity.
What industries and freight types do you work with?
Patterson transports temperature-sensitive and high-value freight for food, produce, floral, pharmaceutical, medical, electronics, and related supply chains. Shipment requirements are reviewed individually because commodities, handling instructions, temperatures, and delivery appointments can differ.
Do you offer full truckload and less-than-truckload shipping?
Yes. Patterson provides full truckload and less-than-truckload transportation options when they fit the shipment and available capacity. Dispatch reviews the freight details, route, timing, and handling requirements before confirming the appropriate service.
Is Patterson Trans Inc. a family-owned trucking company?
Yes. Patterson Trans Inc. is a family-owned transportation company based in Fontana, California. Customers communicate directly with the people coordinating their freight, supporting clear answers and direct accountability from quote through delivery.
How do I request a refrigerated freight quote?
Use the quote form or call Patterson at (909) 367-2848. Include the commodity, pickup and delivery cities, requested temperature, shipment size, appointment times, and any special handling instructions so dispatch can review the request.
Talk directly with a Fontana dispatch team.
Fast coordination, straightforward pricing, and careful cold-chain handling.