Patterson Trans Inc.
COLD CHAIN TRANSPORT

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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    FONTANA-BASED · FAMILY-OWNED

    Local experience.
    Direct accountability.

    Cold-chain freight leaves no room for guesswork. From our Fontana base, Patterson Trans plans each shipment around the commodity, temperature range, handling needs, pickup window, and delivery deadline—then keeps the load moving with direct dispatch and clear accountability.

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    Fontana Headquarters

    Family-owned. Directly accountable.

    25+

    Years of cold-chain experience

    Fontana-based

    Local dispatch at the center of Southern California freight corridors.

    Direct coordination

    Customers speak with the team managing pickup and delivery.

    Ready to move

    Fully insured, DOT-compliant, and built for straightforward freight quotes.

    Patterson Trans Inc. truck beneath the Fontana California gateway
    HOME BASE

    Fontana, California

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    REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION FROM FONTANA

    Cold-chain freight built around the shipment.

    Every shipment begins with the commodity, temperature, timing, handling, and delivery requirements.

    Temperature-sensitive freight

    Dispatch starts with the required range, appointment windows, origin, destination, and special handling instructions.

    Produce and floral logistics

    Pickup windows, receiver appointments, and temperature control are coordinated around short shelf life and careful handling.

    Pharmaceutical and high-value freight

    Handling, chain-of-custody awareness, route, and delivery requirements are reviewed before capacity is confirmed.

    FONTANA · INLAND EMPIRE · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    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.

    HOW IT WORKS

    Direct dispatch. Documented handoffs.

    A simple process keeps your team informed and the freight moving without unnecessary layers.

    01

    Share the route

    Send the freight details, pickup city, delivery city, and timing requirements.

    02

    Confirm capacity

    Dispatch reviews the shipment, confirms availability, and provides a clear quote.

    03

    Move with visibility

    Pickup, temperature-sensitive handling, and delivery are coordinated directly.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    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.

    READY TO MOVE FREIGHT?

    Talk directly with a Fontana dispatch team.

    Fast coordination, straightforward pricing, and careful cold-chain handling.