Following in his father's footsteps: Lewis Darrington's journey with Marshall Fleet Solutions
12 June 2024
Leading UK distributor and installer of fleet refrigeration systems
We provide transport fleets around the UK with sales and installation for a comprehensive range of leading Thermo King and Frigoblock refrigerated transport systems and products, as well as service, parts and after-sales support. Our clients include food manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers using vans, trucks and trailers of different sizes, configurations and ages.
Our highly competitive premium reefer units are available in hydrocarbon/biofuel, hybrid and electric variants and can cater to single, dual or multi-temperature requirements. Additionally, all our Thermo King engine powered are fully compatible with HVO fuel. No matter what your operating requirements are, our sales team can help you find the perfect solution to maximise your fleet’s uptime, reduce your carbon footprint and achieve superior temperature management to minimise the risk of temperature-related damage.
With roots dating back to 1913, the Trane Technologies and Thermo King global portfolio combines an extensive array of products and services.
As Thermo King Blue Track Select Dealer, Marshall Fleet Solutions is recognised as one of its best-performing European dealers offering superior service in supplying, installing and maintaining direct drive, truck, trailer, ColdCube and pharma temperature control solutions that are reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
Small truck refrigeration units
Marshall Fleet Solutions offers a comprehensive range of direct drive product solutions specifically designed for the UK transport temperature control industry.
We can provide flexible and dependable refrigeration systems for smaller delivery vehicles, including the widest range of vehicle-powered direct drive solutions to cater for the demands of fresh and frozen delivery operations. Whether your vehicle is single or multi-compartment, large or small, conventional, hybrid or fully electric, we have the ideal solution to protect your valuable cargo.
Small truck refrigeration units
B-Series
Thermo King B-Series direct drive refrigeration unit
- Quiet operation for noise sensitive areas
- No compressor needed in the engine compartment
- ATP certified
- Available in 50Hz and 12VDC versions
- Eco models and Pharma kits are available
- Compatible with internal combustion engine vans and small electric vehicles
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
C-Series
Thermo King C-Series direct drive refrigeration unit
- High volume airflow for boxes up to 50m2
- Perfect for multi-drop distribution runs
- Quicker temperature pull-down provides reliable protection for fresh and frozen cargo
- Lightweight, compact design
- Easy to use, service and repair
- Suitable for extreme ambient conditions
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
E-Series
Thermo King E-Series direct drive refrigeration unit
- All-electric solution that doesn’t drain your vehicle battery
- Compatible with diesel and electric vehicles and with fuel-saving features like start/stop
- Effortless plug-and-play installation; no drive kit, no road compressor
- Constant capacity at all times, independent of vehicle operation
- Intelligent power management, optimising supply and demand of power
- Performance across urban settings and last mile deliveries
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
V-Series
Thermo King V-Series direct drive refrigeration unit
- Superior non-diesel temperature control for vans and small trucks
- Modern compact platform; small but powerful
- R-452A as standard - advanced, efficient, green
- User-friendly Direct Smart Reefer in-cab controller
- Spectrum models for multi temperature applications
- Easy installation with cost-effective maintenance
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
V-1000
Thermo King V-1000 direct drive refrigeration unit
- Achieves performance levels previously unattainable in units of this type thanks to a compressor exclusively developed for Thermo King
- Free from diesel and CO2 emissions, it operates quietly and adds minimal weight to the vehicle
- 57% higher standby capacity than its direct competitors
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
VX series
Thermo King VX-Series direct drive refrigeration unit
Thermo King’s new single and multi-temp refrigeration solution for any sized truck
- Lightweight with improved aerodynamics reducing fuel consumption and emissions
- Up to 10% faster pulldown than its predecessor
- The Direct Smart Reefer controller Continuous load and temperature monitoring for total cargo protection
- Suitable for ICE vehicles with auxiliary battery packs
- Increased refrigeration power 4000W - 6500W
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
Truck and trailer refrigeration units
We are proud to offer an extensive range of truck product solutions under the Thermo King and Frigoblock brands, all of which are specifically designed for the UK transport temperature control industry. Whatever type of goods you are transporting, we have the right solution.
Thermo King and Frigoblock refrigeration systems are built on years of research, exhaustive testing and the ambition to set the highest standards in the industry with the widest range of solutions. Single temperature, multi-temperature, nose-mount and under-mount models come in a range of capacities to suit the wide variety of applications in today’s transport market.
Truck refrigeration units
EK/DK-Series
Frigoblock EK/DK-Series truck refrigeration unit
- Impeccable sustainability credentials with up to 75% less CO2 emissions
- Increase your profit margins with up to 5,000 litres fuel savings potential per year and vehicle
- Unmatched cooling, heating and air flow capacities
- The Frigoblock alternator boasts the highest efficiency of all drive systems
- Simple exchange of refrigeration unit within minutes
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
FK-Series
Frigoblock FK-Series truck refrigeration unit
- A fully electric unit designed to meet your sustainability targets
- Market leader in the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions
- Swift ROI through substantial gains in fuel economy and uptime
- Designed to maximise load capacity increasing the utilisation of your assets
- Highly flexible to both compartment configuration and vehicle type
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
T-Series
Thermo King T-Series truck refrigeration unit
- High ambient capability, designed to perform in the harshest conditions
- Intuitive in-cab controllers simplify operation
- Micro channel condenser and radiator call up to 35% less refrigerant charge
- 99.7% of the unit by weight is recyclable thanks to high gloss impact-resistant panels
- Whisper-quiet operations suitable for sensitive urban delivery areas
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
UT-Series HybridDrive
Thermo King UT-Series HybridDrive truck refrigeration unit
- The highest cooling capacity in the diesel/electric undermount market allows for a much quicker time to reach the setpoint and recover temperature after door openings
- U-T-R Spectrum enables multi-temperature flexibility for delivering fresh and frozen goods with up to three different compartments
- More space available underneath the truck thanks to a 200mm width and 10% volume reduction versus the legacy product
- 40kg weight reduction versus the legacy product
- Increased cargo payload
- The under-mount fridge unit removes the risk of working at height
View UT-Series HybridDrive brochure
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
Trailer refrigeration units
Advancer
Thermo King Advancer trailer refrigeration unit
- The benchmark in multi temp control for transport refrigeration fleets, retailers and pharmaceutical companies
- Quickest pulldown with uniquely controllable airflow to transport your loads with confidence
- Lowest fuel consumption
- Quietest standard on the market
- Unmatched build quality
- Lower service costs
- Available in both diesel and electric variants
- Telematics hardware is fitted as standard
- Two years connectivity with Fuel Monitoring through Tracking is included
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
SLXi
Thermo King SLXi trailer refrigeration unit
- Comes with TK BlueBox communication device and Bluetooth® as standard
- Free, two-way communication with your tablet or smartphone enables you to connect with and manage your unit wherever you are
- Fuel savings with precise temperature control
- Exceptional component durability gives increased uptime and lower maintenance costs
- The standard SLXi unit, best in class for quiet operation thanks to noise-reduced components, low engine speeds and extensive noise containment measures within the unit design
- Fully GDP-compliant for pharmaceutical transport
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
HK-Series
Frigoblock HK-Series trailer refrigeration unit
- All-electric
- Does not require the use of a separate diesel engine and can be connected directly to the BEV power source on EVs
- Uses low GWP refrigerant
- Fully mountable on e-trucks
- High performance with weight advantage of up to 500 kg
- Quick-change system for rapid replacements and maximum utilisation
- Low noise due to large, low-speed fans suitable for urban areas
- Low maintenance due to hard-wearing components
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0800 731 1685 salessupport@marshallfleet.co.uk
ColdCube
Thermo King's ColdCube provides the ultimate versatile and flexible solution to mobile refrigeration with its innovative one-piece moulded polyethylene design. Engineered and rigorously tested for mobile applications, ColdCube ensures durability, strength and easy manoeuvrability.
With food-grade materials for hygienic operation and integrated handles for seamless transportation, ColdCube offers unmatched convenience. Available in five sizes and sixteen options, it meets diverse business needs, from transport professionals to small businesses and load optimisation in vans or trailers. As ColdCube can also be used as a temperature controlled solution in a standard panel van, it is an ideal option for peak periods when short-term rental of a refrigerated van is either unavailable or cost-prohibitive.
- Cold container solutions for professional mobile refrigeration
- Cooling and heating options now available on all models
- Powerful cooling (-10°C to 30°C) and freezing (-24°C to 40°C)
- Runs as standard on 12/24V DC with optional 110-240V AC
- Consistent temperature control for cargo protection
- Digital controller for efficient operation
- Integrated power disconnect to prevent dead battery
- Redesigned interior to maximise load capacity
- GDP certified in EMEA
- Bluetooth functionality for total Connectivity and Visibility
Connected Solutions
Thermo King’s BlueBox and BlueBox Lite hardware together with TracKing software to give you critical multi-modal remote temperature monitoring on demand for greater visibility and proactive control wherever you are.
Thermo King TracKing
Thermo King’s TracKing is a user friendly web and mobile app based platform that supports easy day-to-day monitoring of temperature controlled goods for fleet operators wherever they are. Through the TracKing platform, operators are able to access critical information on demand of the asset, load and reefer unit (including electric units). TracKing is compatible with BlueBox Lite, wLog and Trailer Assist Premium.
Features
- Data Integration
- Alarms & Events
- Extensive Reports
- Two-way Command
- Geofences & POI
- Battery Management
- Reefer Management
- Asset Management
- Temperature Control
- Door switch monitoring
- Fuel reading
BlueBox Lite
BlueBox Lite is a cost effective telematics device that allows you to receive critical controller information including temperature, position and other crucial data in near real-time. Thermo King’s BlueBox Lite utilises 4G, 3G and 2G cellular capabilities to communicate with the TracKing application through the mobile app or your web browser.
Features
- 4G network connectivity
- Direct connection to DSR controller or TouchLog data logger
- Quick and easy installation
- Data sharing with third parties
- Temperature, position and machine data displayed on TracKing
- Compatible with TouchLog
- Two year warranty
- Two way set-point change capability
FAQs
What is F-Gas certification?
F-Gas certification refers to a qualification that individuals or companies obtain to handle fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases) safely and legally.
Why are F-Gas certificates required by law?
F-Gases are synthetic gases used in various applications such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, and fire protection systems. These gases contribute to global warming and climate change if released into the atmosphere.
Who is required to have an F-Gas certificate to operate legally?
F-Gas certification is typically required by law in many countries, including the UK and those within the European Union, for anyone who installs, maintains or services equipment containing F-Gases.
The certification ensures that individuals have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle F-Gases safely, prevent emissions and comply with regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
How do you obtain an F-Gas certification?
To obtain F-Gas certification, individuals must undergo specific training and pass an exam administered by an accredited certification body. The training covers topics such as F-Gas regulations, handling and storage of F-Gases, leak detection, equipment servicing, and record-keeping requirements.
What happens if there is a failure to comply with F-Gas regulations?
Failure to comply with F-Gas regulations can result in penalties, fines, or legal action.
