Why Chick Trucks Use FRP Insulated Bodies — Same as Reefer Trailers

If you've ever looked at a refrigerated trailer and a chick transport truck side by side, you might have noticed the body construction looks the same. That's because it is.

FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) sandwich panels have been the standard in temperature-controlled transport for decades. Two layers of FRP with a polyurethane foam core in the middle. On a chick truck, every panel is 80mm thick — roof, floor, walls, rear door.

FRP doesn't rust, which matters when you're cleaning chicken waste off the interior every day. It's about 30% lighter than a metal body, so you can carry more payload. And if a panel gets damaged, you patch it — no need to replace the whole thing. Most FRP bodies outlast the chassis they're mounted on.

Specifications

• Material: FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) + PU foam
• Panel thickness: 80mm everywhere — roof, floor, walls, door
• Construction: Outer FRP + PU foam core + inner FRP
• Weight: ~30% lighter than metal body of same size
• Rust: Zero — it's non-metallic
• Repair: Local patches possible, no full replacement needed

Key Features

• Same panels reefer trailers use — decades of proven use
• 80mm is the standard thickness for insulated transport bodies
• No rust, no corrosion from cleaning chemicals or chick waste
• Lighter than metal means more chicks per trip
• Good insulation helps both constant temp and ventilated models
• Small dents and cracks can be patched
• Smooth interior walls are easy to wash down between loads
• FRP bodies typically last longer than the truck chassis

Applications

Standard on all chick transport models. Also used in refrigerated cargo, frozen food delivery, and any temperature-sensitive logistics.