Sell Refrigerated Trucks & Fridge Lorries UK

Looking to sell a refrigerated truck or fridge lorry? Nationwide Heavy Equipment Exchange (NHEX) buys temperature-controlled commercial vehicles from transport operators, food distributors, wholesalers, catering suppliers and fleet owners throughout the UK.

We consider single vehicles and complete fleets, including older, high-mileage and damaged refrigerated trucks. Free valuations, nationwide collection and fast payment are available.

For other commercial vehicles, you can also visit our sell my truck and HGV page or our main UK truck buying service.

What Refrigerated Vehicles Do We Buy?

Refrigerated commercial vehicles come in many different sizes and specifications. We consider a wide range of temperature-controlled trucks and lorries, including:

Refrigerated trucks
Fridge lorries
Chilled distribution trucks
Frozen food delivery vehicles
Temperature-controlled box trucks
Multi-temperature vehicles
Rigid refrigerated lorries
Refrigerated fleet vehicles
Older and high-mileage fridge trucks
Damaged or mechanically faulty vehicles

If you have a smaller temperature-controlled commercial vehicle, see our refrigerated and chiller van page.

Refrigeration Units & Temperature-Controlled Bodies

The condition and specification of the refrigerated body and cooling equipment can be important when assessing a fridge truck.

Useful information includes:

Refrigerated body size and configuration
Single or multi-temperature setup
Refrigeration unit make and model
Whether the refrigeration equipment is operational
Tail lift, side door or rear loading arrangement
Internal body condition
Insulated body condition
Any known faults with the cooling equipment

Vehicles fitted with refrigeration systems from manufacturers such as Thermo King, Carrier and other commercial refrigeration brands can all be considered.

Clear photographs of the body, refrigeration unit and interior are particularly useful when requesting a valuation.

Fridge Trucks From Major Manufacturers

Refrigerated bodies are fitted to trucks from most major commercial vehicle manufacturers. We consider vehicles based on the complete truck specification, age, condition, mileage and refrigeration equipment.

We regularly consider vehicles based on chassis from manufacturers including:

Sell an Older or High-Mileage Fridge Lorry

Refrigerated trucks often work intensively on delivery and distribution routes, so high mileage does not automatically prevent a vehicle from being considered.

We can assess vehicles with:

High mileage
Older registrations
Mechanical faults
Refrigeration system faults
Body wear or cosmetic damage
Expired or short MOT
Accident damage
Vehicles due for fleet replacement

Tell us honestly about any known issues. This helps us understand the vehicle properly and avoids wasting your time.

Sell Refrigerated Fleet Vehicles

We also buy multiple fridge trucks from companies upgrading, restructuring or reducing commercial fleets.

Typical sellers include:

Food distribution companies
Cold-chain and logistics operators
Wholesale food suppliers
Catering suppliers
Supermarket and retail distribution contractors
Commercial transport fleets
Businesses disposing of surplus vehicles

If you are selling several vehicles, send us a fleet list with registration numbers, mileage, specifications and photographs where available.

What Information Do We Need to Value a Refrigerated Truck?

Providing good information helps us assess the truck and its specialist body more accurately.

Useful details include:

Make and model
Registration year
Mileage
Gross vehicle weight and configuration
Refrigerated body type
Refrigeration unit make and model
Whether the cooling system operates correctly
Tail lift details where fitted
MOT status
Known mechanical or refrigeration faults
Photographs of the cab, exterior, body interior and refrigeration equipment

You can also read our truck and plant valuation guide for more information about the factors that can affect commercial vehicle values.

Refrigerated Truck or Standard Box Truck?

A refrigerated truck is normally based on a box-body commercial vehicle but adds insulation and temperature-control equipment for carrying chilled or frozen goods.

If your vehicle has a conventional enclosed box body without refrigeration equipment, our box truck buyers page is more relevant.

If you are unsure which category your vehicle falls into, simply send us the details and photographs.

Why Sell Your Fridge Lorry Directly?

Specialist refrigerated vehicles can take longer to advertise privately because buyers need the right truck size, body specification and refrigeration equipment.

Selling directly to NHEX provides a straightforward alternative:

Free, no-obligation valuation
Single trucks and fleets considered
Older and high-mileage vehicles considered
Refrigeration faults considered
Nationwide collection available
Fast payment available
No need to advertise or arrange repeated viewings

Nationwide Refrigerated Truck Buyers

We buy refrigerated trucks and fridge lorries throughout the UK, including vehicles located at depots, distribution centres, yards and commercial premises.

Whether the vehicle is still working daily, has recently been replaced or is sitting unused following a fleet change, we can assess it for purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy fridge lorries with faulty refrigeration units?

Yes. Vehicles with refrigeration faults can still be considered. Tell us what you know about the problem when requesting a valuation.

Do you buy high-mileage refrigerated trucks?

Yes. High mileage is common on food distribution and commercial delivery vehicles and does not automatically rule out a purchase.

Can I sell a fleet of refrigerated trucks?

Yes. We consider individual vehicles as well as multiple trucks and larger fleet disposals.

Do you buy multi-temperature trucks?

Yes. Single-temperature and multi-temperature refrigerated vehicles can both be considered.

What photographs should I provide?

Ideally include the front, rear and sides of the truck, cab interior, mileage, refrigerated body interior, refrigeration unit, tail lift if fitted and any visible damage.

Get a Free Refrigerated Truck Valuation

If you have a refrigerated truck, fridge lorry or temperature-controlled commercial vehicle to sell, send us the details for a free valuation.

Complete our online vehicle valuation form and include information about the truck, its condition and the refrigeration equipment fitted.

Single fridge lorries, older vehicles and complete refrigerated fleets are all considered.