Greater Toronto Area · City of Toronto
PestoRefrigerated reefer van for food, pharma & perishables
Owner-operator. Fully insured commercial cargo. Flexible daily, weekly, seasonal, and on-demand contracts across the GTA.
Services
Temperature-controlled runs when the route cannot wait
Backup coverage and planned routes for food, pharmaceutical, floral, and beverage loads in Toronto and the GTA.
Emergency & last-minute backup
A refrigerated van and driver when a route falls through, a truck is down, or a delivery still has to leave today.
Seasonal & surge support
Extra capacity for holidays, harvest peaks, event weekends, and short seasonal contracts.
Daily & weekly route coverage
Dedicated van and driver for a standing route, a half day, or a full day, with overtime by the hour.
Catering & events
Holding temperature for plated food, banquet drops, and event load-in across the city.
On-demand point-to-point
Same-day, rush, and priority direct runs priced from a short base distance plus additional kilometres.
Multi-stop pharmacy & DME
Routed stops for pharmacy, medical supplies, and similar multi-drop work, priced per stop.
Capabilities
A clean, adjustable reefer for commercial cargo
Set for refrigeration or freeze. Built for palletized and hand-loaded perishable freight. Wording here describes the equipment, not a certification we have not stated.
Adjustable refrigeration
Reefer unit for chilled or frozen set-points so food, floral, beverage, and pharma-style loads travel at the temperature you specify.
Sanitary cargo area
Smooth, easy-to-clean interior with a ceiling evaporator, wall rails, and a floor suited to commercial food and healthcare-adjacent freight.
Palletized & hand loads
Room for palletized bulk, cases, and smaller multi-stop drops. Tell us the cube and the stops and we will confirm fit on the quote.
Compliance-friendly handling
Commercial cargo insurance, a dedicated driver, and temperature control you can brief us on. We do not claim third-party certifications on this site.
Equipment
The van your load rides in
Refrigerated cargo vans staged for food, floral, beverage, and temperature-sensitive deliveries.
Roof-mounted reefer on a compact cargo van
Side door with an insulated strip curtain
Sanitary cargo area, ready to load
Reefer equipment for warehouse and city drops
Industries
Who we move freight for
Shippers in the GTA who need a refrigerated van, not a full tractor-trailer.
Food distributors
Chilled and frozen wholesale drops, short hauls, and backup when the regular truck is booked.
Caterers
Event and banquet deliveries that have to hold temperature from kitchen to venue.
Pharmaceutical
Temperature-aware pharmacy and healthcare-supply routes. Confirm handling needs on the quote.
Floral
Cool cargo for flowers and plants that cannot sit in a dry van.
Beverage
Cold drinks and other beverage freight for stores, venues, and distributors.
Commercial rate schedule
Pesto — GTA
Fuel surcharge indexed monthly; confirm final quote for your route.
1. Dedicated van & driver
| Full day (8 hours) | $480.00 CAD / day (includes up to 150 km) |
|---|---|
| Half day (4 hours) | $260.00 CAD / half-day |
| Overtime / extra hours | $60.00 CAD / hour |
2. On-demand point-to-point
| Standard same-day (base <10 km) | $12.00 base + $0.85/km |
|---|---|
| Rush 3-hour (base <10 km) | $18.00 base + $1.10/km |
| STAT / priority 90-min | $32.00 base + $1.45/km |
3. Routed / multi-stop (DME & pharmacy)
| 1 to 10 stops | $16.00 CAD per stop |
|---|---|
| 11 to 25 stops | $13.50 CAD per stop |
| 26+ stops | $11.50 CAD per stop |
4. Standard surcharges
| Fuel surcharge (FSC) | Indexed monthly (currently 12%) |
|---|---|
| Waiting time | $7.50 per 15-min block (first 10 mins free) |
| After hours (after 5:00 p.m. / weekends) | $25.00 flat fee |
Service area
Serving GTA & Toronto
City of Toronto and the surrounding region, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York.
We serve the Greater Toronto Area and City of Toronto.
Why us
One operator, one van, a schedule you can plan around
Dependable
You book the van and the driver together. The same person who quotes the job runs the route.
Punctual
Windows are agreed up front, including rush and 90-minute priority when the load cannot wait.
Flexible scheduling
Daily, weekly, seasonal, or a single on-demand run. Half days and overtime are on the rate card.
Commercial insurance
Fully insured commercial cargo. Ask for proof of insurance with your quote.
Testimonials
Shippers who book refrigerated coverage again
Frequently
asked questions
Yes. We run temperature-controlled pharmacy and healthcare-supply routes, including multi-stop drops. Tell us the temperature range and any handling notes on the quote so we can confirm the van is the right fit. This site does not claim a third-party pharma certification.
On-demand point-to-point starts with a base fare for under 10 km, then a per-kilometre charge. Dedicated coverage starts at a half day (4 hours). Full-day hire is 8 hours and includes up to 150 km.
The fuel surcharge is indexed monthly and is currently 12%. It is added on top of the rate-card price. We confirm the surcharge that applies to your route when we send the quote.
We serve the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York. Routes outside that area are quoted before we book them.
Yes, when the van is free. Same-day, 3-hour rush, and 90-minute priority rates are on the rate card. Use the quote form with the pickup, drop, and temperature.
Contact
Request a quote
Email us, or send the form with your stops, dates, and temperature. We confirm the final number for your route, including the monthly fuel surcharge.
The online quote form is not connected yet. Email us and we will price the route.