What Is Reefer Dispatch?

Reefer (refrigerated) dispatch involves booking loads for temperature-controlled trailers that maintain cargo between -10°F and 60°F. Common reefer freight includes produce, frozen foods, meat, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and beverages. Reefer freight pays premium rates because of the specialized equipment and added responsibility involved. Current reefer spot rates are running $2.81–$2.94 per mile nationally — consistently above dry van and flatbed. We track rates daily and push brokers to the top of the market on every load.

What’s Included in Our Reefer Dispatch Service

• Premium load sourcing — We find the highest-paying reefer loads on DAT, Truckstop, and direct broker networks
• Temperature requirement management — We confirm temp specs, pre-cool requirements, and continuous vs. cycle-sentry settings with every broker before booking
• Rate negotiation — We negotiate base rate, fuel surcharge, layover pay, and detention on every load
• Broker vetting — Every broker verified on FMCSA SAFER before booking
• 24/7 dispatch support — Reefer loads don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule and neither do we

Reefer Dispatch Pricing

• Semi trucks (reefer trailers): 5% of gross per load
• No upfront fees — zero setup or onboarding costs
• No contracts — cancel anytime

Best Reefer Lanes in the USA

• Produce season (April–July): California Central Valley to the Midwest and East Coast — rates spike 20–30% above average
• Florida produce lanes: Immokalee, Homestead to the Northeast
• Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon produce to major metros
• Texas to Midwest: Year-round pharmaceutical and food manufacturing freight
• Midwest dairy corridors: Wisconsin, Minnesota to the East Coast

How to Get Started

We get new reefer carriers loaded and moving within 24–48 hours. You’ll need an active MC authority, a COI with $1M minimum liability, cargo insurance covering temperature-sensitive freight, a W9 form and a signed dispatch agreement. No upfront payment.