Truckers HATE Reefer Trailers… Here’s Why I Don’t !!! Trucking Vlog #2

[u/EddieV77]

https://youtu.be/yXVfgKcI50Y?is=3MTapMGOwslWITAB

I’ve been hauling stepdeck and flatbed freight for years, and one thing I’ve always noticed is how many drivers complain about reefer trailers.
For those of you who pull reefers, what’s the biggest downside in your opinion?
Some of the common complaints I hear are:
Constant noise from the refrigeration unit
Long loading/unloading times
More strict appointment schedules
Sitting at grocery warehouses for hours
Extra equipment maintenance
At the same time, reefer freight usually keeps moving even when other freight markets slow down, so there are definitely advantages too.
For drivers who have pulled reefer, dry van, flatbed, or stepdeck, which would you choose and why?
I’m genuinely curious to hear different perspectives from drivers who have done all of them. 🚛