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Reefer Dispatch Services

Earn Premium Rates With Temperature-Controlled Freight

Why Choose Our Reefer Dispatch

Refrigerated freight consistently commands the highest per-mile rates in truckload shipping, but it demands precision in temperature management, compliance documentation, and load planning. Our reefer dispatch team understands produce seasons, cold chain requirements, and the FSMA regulations that govern every load. We connect you with shippers who pay for reliability, not just capacity.

$2.60-$3.60/mile

Rate Per Mile

$22,000-$30,000

Monthly Revenue

Key Benefits

  • Produce season lane planning — we track harvest calendars across 30+ growing regions
  • Temperature compliance documentation prepared and submitted for every load
  • Fuel surcharge negotiation that accounts for reefer unit fuel consumption
  • Pre-cool coordination with shippers to eliminate rejected loads
  • Continuous temperature monitoring support to protect your cargo claims record
  • Backhaul optimization to avoid deadheading out of consumption markets

Required Certifications

  • ✓Standard MC authority
  • ✓FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule compliance
  • ✓Reefer unit maintenance records
  • ✓Cargo insurance ($100K minimum, some shippers require $250K)
  • ✓Food safety training documentation

Reefer Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$3.76/mi

Gross Monthly: $33,840

Net Monthly: $21,996

Southeast

$3.02/mi

Gross Monthly: $27,180

Net Monthly: $17,667

Midwest

$3.11/mi

Gross Monthly: $27,990

Net Monthly: $18,194

South Central

$3.23/mi

Gross Monthly: $29,070

Net Monthly: $18,896

Mountain West

$3.21/mi

Gross Monthly: $28,890

Net Monthly: $18,779

West Coast

$3.65/mi

Gross Monthly: $32,850

Net Monthly: $21,353

Typical Reefer Loads We Book

Fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, berries)
Frozen foods and ice cream
Meat and poultry products
Dairy and cheese
Pharmaceuticals requiring cold chain
Floral shipments
Seafood and fish

Reefer Challenges We Solve

1

Reefer unit breakdowns causing rejected loads and cargo claims

2

FSMA compliance paperwork — temperature logs, sanitary transport records

3

Produce load rejections at receiver due to temperature deviations

4

Higher fuel costs from running the reefer unit ($150-250/day in fuel)

5

Seasonal demand swings — produce season vs. winter slowdown

Reefer Dispatch by State

Select your state for location-specific reefer rates, lanes, and regulations.

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Midwest

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South Central

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Mountain West

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West Coast

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Other Equipment Types We Dispatch

Dry Van

$2.20-$3.10/mile

Flatbed

$2.80-$3.80/mile

Step Deck

$3.00-$4.10/mile

Hotshot

$1.80-$2.80/mile

Box Truck

$1.50-$2.40/mile

Car Hauler

$0.90-$1.60/vehicle-mile

Tanker

$3.00-$4.20/mile

Power Only

$1.50-$2.30/mile

Intermodal

$1.80-$2.70/mile

Reefer Dispatch FAQ

Our reefer operators average $22,000-$30,000 in gross monthly revenue, with per-mile rates ranging from $2.60-$3.60/mile. Actual earnings depend on your lanes, hours of service, and whether you run dedicated or spot market. Our dispatch team focuses on maximizing your loaded miles and minimizing deadhead.
Our dispatch fee of 5-8% covers everything: load booking across direct shippers and load boards, rate negotiation, paperwork handling (BOLs, rate confirmations, PODs), detention and accessorial billing, 24/7 support, and load planning. There are no hidden charges — the fee only applies to loads we book for you.
To run reefer freight through our dispatch, you'll need: Standard MC authority, FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule compliance, Reefer unit maintenance records, Cargo insurance ($100K minimum, some shippers require $250K), Food safety training documentation. If you're missing any of these, our onboarding team can guide you through the process.
We book a wide range of reefer freight including Fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, berries), Frozen foods and ice cream, Meat and poultry products, Dairy and cheese, and more. Our team matches loads to your equipment specs, preferred lanes, and earning goals.
Our dispatch team proactively addresses the biggest reefer challenges: Reefer unit breakdowns causing rejected loads and cargo claims. FSMA compliance paperwork — temperature logs, sanitary transport records. Produce load rejections at receiver due to temperature deviations. We've built processes and shipper relationships specifically to mitigate these issues for our operators.

Get a Free Dispatch Consultation

Tell us about your operation and we'll create a custom dispatch plan.

No commitment required. We'll review your information and reach out with a personalized dispatch plan.