Refrigerated trucking is one of the most profitable segments for owner-operators — when it is dispatched correctly. Produce seasons move across the country, from California and Arizona in the winter to the Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Northwest through summer and fall. A dispatcher who understands those seasonal shifts can keep a reefer running on premium freight almost year-round.
At Pro Dispatch, your personal dispatcher tracks those markets for you. We know when to reposition you toward a hot produce region and when to grab a dry load to avoid a long deadhead. Every reefer load is checked for temperature requirements, pulp-temp expectations, appointment windows and the commodity's sensitivity before we present it to you.
What makes our reefer dispatch different
Reefer loads often involve multiple stops, early-morning produce shed pickups and long waits at cold storage warehouses. We plan around hours of service so you are not stuck at a shipper with a clock running out, and we document every minute of waiting so detention gets paid.
- Seasonal lane planning that follows produce harvests across the US
- Temperature, continuous/cycle mode and pre-cool requirements confirmed on every rate con
- Detention, layover and lumper fees tracked and claimed
- Reloads lined up before you deliver — no waiting at a truck stop for a call back
- Option to haul dry freight in a reefer when it pays better than an empty move
Protecting you from claims
A rejected reefer load can wipe out a week of profit. We make sure the broker's temperature instructions are written clearly on the rate confirmation, remind your driver to record seal numbers and pulp temperatures, and keep a complete paper trail. If something goes wrong, you have documentation on your side.
Reefer breakdown and equipment considerations
Running a reefer means maintaining a second engine. We keep your reefer unit's service schedule in mind and avoid booking loads that would push a unit with known issues. If you pull power-only reefer trailers, we confirm you carry reefer breakdown and trailer interchange insurance before booking.
Why carriers choose Pro Dispatch for reefer freight
Pro Dispatch has been dispatching trucks for more than five years. Every carrier gets a personal dispatcher who handles only three to five trucks, works 24/7, and is paid on commission — which means your dispatcher only does well when you do. Loads are booked under your own MC, so brokers pay you or your factoring company directly. There is no long-term contract and no forced dispatch: you choose every load, and you can leave at any time.
Ready to see the difference? Upload your four documents and your dispatcher will call you for a welcoming call, or read more about how our dispatch process works and how our pricing works.