
ReeferIQ is a purpose-built remote monitoring solution that delivers continuous temperature visibility, global GPS tracking, automated fault alerts, and compliance-ready reporting — engineered specifically for Klinge reefer trailers and ISO containers.
Today's cold chain operations demand more than periodic check-ins and manual logs. With increasing regulatory requirements, tighter customer SLAs, and the growing complexity of refrigerated logistics, real-time visibility into your reefer fleet isn't a luxury — it's how modern cold chain businesses protect their cargo and their customers.
Cold chain monitoring is the continuous tracking of temperature, location, and equipment status for refrigerated assets throughout their transit journey. For any shipment where cargo must remain within a defined temperature range — pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, or industrial goods — cold chain monitoring provides the real-time data and automated alerts needed to protect product integrity and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
A cold chain monitoring system typically consists of three components: a rugged hardware device installed on the refrigerated unit, a communications network to transmit data (cellular, satellite, or both), and a cloud-based software platform where data is visualized, analyzed, and reported.
Without an active monitoring system, cold chain operators are relying on periodic manual checks and after-the-fact data downloads — approaches that leave critical gaps in visibility and create compliance exposure. A purpose-built solution like ReeferIQ eliminates those gaps by delivering continuous, real-time telemetry from the reefer unit itself to your operations team, wherever they are.
Refrigerated transport has always been demanding. Today, it's more complex than ever. Regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical and food-grade shipments are tightening globally. Customers expect real-time shipment visibility. And the consequences of a temperature excursion — spoilage, product recall, regulatory penalty, or lost contract — are significant.
Standard fleet telematics platforms weren't designed for refrigeration. They track location and can log a temperature probe, but they don't integrate with the reefer unit's own control system, don't surface fault codes, and don't provide the level of documentation cold chain compliance auditors require. When something goes wrong mid-transit, operators often find out too late to take corrective action.
The refrigerated transport industry needs monitoring purpose-built for the job — hardware that speaks the language of the reefer unit, communications that work anywhere in the world, and a platform that turns raw telemetry into actionable operational intelligence.
ReeferIQ is Rugged Telemetry's dedicated cold chain monitoring solution, engineered from the ground up to integrate natively with Klinge refrigerated trailers and ISO containers. Rather than adapting a general-purpose IoT device to a refrigeration environment, ReeferIQ was designed specifically for the demands of reefer fleet operations — leveraging existing Klinge infrastructure while adding the real-time telemetry, automated alerts, and compliance reporting that modern cold chain operations require.
Backed by over 25 years of industrial IoT expertise, Rugged Telemetry brings field-proven reliability to cold chain logistics. ReeferIQ is the same rigorous engineering approach — applied to one of the most demanding monitoring environments in transportation.
ReeferIQ provides continuous, real-time telemetry on the metrics that matter most for refrigerated transport operations:
ReeferIQ continuously monitors cargo temperature against your defined setpoints and automatically triggers alerts when deviations occur. Rather than discovering an excursion after delivery, your operations team is notified the moment a threshold is crossed — while there is still time to act. Temperature data is logged continuously and available for immediate reporting.
ReeferIQ goes beyond basic temperature sensing to monitor the reefer unit's own fault codes and operational status. When a compressor fault, power anomaly, or equipment alarm is triggered on the Klinge unit, ReeferIQ surfaces that information to your team with the detail needed to understand what happened and respond appropriately.
Every container in your fleet is tracked by location in real time. ReeferIQ supports geofencing for location-based alerts — notifying operators or consignees when a container departs a defined area, arrives at a waypoint, or deviates from an expected route. Fleet-wide location visibility is displayed directly in the AssetiQ dashboard.
ReeferIQ uses a hybrid communications architecture — 4G LTE as the primary network, with automatic satellite fallback for maritime routes, remote corridors, and areas beyond cellular coverage. Your cold chain data stays connected regardless of where the container travels.
ReeferIQ generates detailed reports on temperature history, excursion events, door status, and operational performance — formatted to support regulatory audits, customer SLA documentation, and internal operational reviews. Reports are available on demand through the AssetiQ platform.

ReeferIQ is validated for deployment across Klinge's industry-leading refrigeration product line. Klinge Corporation designs and manufactures some of the most demanding refrigeration systems used in ISO tank container, chemical intermodal, and pharmaceutical transport applications worldwide.
ReeferIQ integrates directly with Klinge unit control systems — no custom adapters, no integration guesswork.
For general refrigerated ISO tank container applications
For general refrigerated ISO tank container applicationsThe TCR-109 is Klinge's core tank reefer unit for refrigerated ISO container operations. ReeferIQ connects directly to the TCR-109 control system, providing continuous temperature telemetry, GPS location, and automated fault alerts across your ISO tank container fleet.
For chemical intermodal container applications
The NMNR262 serves chemical intermodal operations where dual-redundant refrigeration is critical. ReeferIQ's ATEX Zone 2 / Class I Division 1 certification makes it one of the only remote monitoring solutions qualified for deployment in hazardous chemical container environments.
For pharmaceutical deep-freeze transport applications
For pharmaceutical deep-freeze transport applicationsThe NMF372 is engineered for the most stringent pharmaceutical cold chain requirements — dual-redundant deep-freeze performance for biologics, vaccines, and temperature-critical therapeutics. ReeferIQ provides the continuous temperature logging and GDP-aligned documentation pharmaceutical shippers require throughout the cold chain.
ReeferIQ is deployed across industries where cargo temperature integrity is non-negotiable.
ReeferIQ operates on Rugged Telemetry's AssetiQ cloud platform — the same IoT infrastructure trusted across water utility, tank monitoring, and industrial asset applications. AssetiQ transforms raw reefer telemetry into an operational picture your entire team can act on.
Fleet dashboard — real-time overview of all refrigerated assets, alarm status, and shipment health in one view
Customizable reefer list — filter, sort, and organize your fleet with the data columns that matter to your operation
Detailed asset snapshots — individual reefer status, temperature history, location timeline, and fault log in a single view
Shipment tracking — monitor active shipments in real time with status toggle views and card-format detail
Interactive asset map — visualize your entire fleet on a map with geofencing and hover-status overlays
Centralized notifications — all fleet alerts in one screen for rapid response
Role-based access control — tiered user permissions from system administrator to consignee stakeholder
Reporting and analytics — temperature trends, route efficiency, dwell time, and maintenance insights on demand
Rugged Telemetry’s team has been building monitoring systems for critical industrial assets for over 25 years. Our hardware is designed to operate in demanding environments — extreme temperatures, remote locations, hazardous areas — and to keep working without intervention for years at a time. ReeferIQ is built to the same standard.
IP67-rated, weatherproof enclosure rated for the harshest transport environments
7–10 year battery life, field-proven — solar augmentation available for extended maintenance-free operation
Hybrid power: rechargeable battery, solar panel, or external DC input
ATEX Zone 2 and Class I Division 1 certified for hazardous environment deployment
FCC, CE, and UL certified — meets international regulatory standards
Secure, cloud-based platform with real-time access from any device, anywhere

ReeferIQ gives your operations team continuous insight into every Klinge refrigerated trailer and container in your fleet — from setpoint to delivery. Whether you're protecting pharmaceutical cargo, chemical intermodal containers, or perishable freight, Rugged Telemetry has built a system that works the way your operation demands.
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