Dry van and refrigerated freight are the backbone of American trucking — and they're also the most competitive lanes on the board. The difference between a $2.10/mile load and a $2.85/mile load is your dispatcher's negotiating skill and broker relationships. ATC Dispatching's dry van and reefer team has built direct carrier-broker relationships across every major produce corridor, retail lane, and temperature-controlled run in the country. We work 53-foot dry vans, 48-foot flats with sidewalls, and all reefer configurations including single-temp and multi-temp trailers.
We don't just find loads — we build a comprehensive dispatch operation around your equipment, your lanes, and your business goals.
Temperature-sensitive freight pays 15%–25% more per mile than dry van. Our reefer dispatchers understand continuous temp requirements, FSMA compliance, and fuel surcharge negotiation.
We maintain active carrier packets with 300+ freight brokers. When your name is known, rates go up and detention disputes get resolved faster.
We keep you out of freight deadzones. After every load, we're already planning your next pickup to minimize empty miles.
Most operators are loaded within 4–8 hours of going available. We don't wait for you to call — we're working your next load before you deliver.
We verify broker credit scores on Carrier411 and DAT before accepting any load. Your freight, your authority, your reputation — protected.
We work with all major factoring companies and can coordinate same-day payment so you never wait 30–45 days for a broker check.
We earn a percentage of your gross load revenue. When you earn more, we earn more. Our incentives are perfectly aligned with yours.
| Fleet Size | Dispatch Rate | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single truck (owner-operator) | 6%–8% | Full dispatch, paperwork, 24/7 support, factoring coordination |
| 2–5 trucks | 6%–8% | All above + fleet coordination, driver communication management |
| 6–15 trucks | 6%–7% | All above + dedicated account manager, weekly fleet reports |
| 16+ trucks | 6% | All above + custom SLA, priority load sourcing, lane analysis |
Exact rate discussed and agreed before onboarding. No hidden fees. No setup charges. No weekly minimums.
Tell us your equipment, preferred lanes, home time requirements, and revenue goals. 15 minutes.
We complete your broker carrier packets, get you set up on load boards, and verify your authority is active.
Most operators have their first load within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding. We don't wait — we work.
We optimize your lanes and rates week over week. Most operators see 15%–25% higher gross per mile within 90 days.
Whether you have one truck or a growing fleet, ATC Dispatching has specialists for every trailer configuration.
Both. We dispatch all trailer types — 53-foot dry van, 48-foot dry van, single-temp reefer, multi-temp reefer, and heated freight applications. Many of our operators run more than one trailer type and we handle the mix.
Midwest to Southeast and Southeast to Northeast corridors consistently produce strong rates. We analyze live load board data daily and route you where the freight pays best for your home state.
Reefer freight involves continuous temp requirements, pre-cooling procedures, FSMA food safety compliance, and often more complex facility requirements. Our reefer dispatchers are specifically trained on these nuances and know which loads are worth the added complexity.
6%–8% of gross revenue — the same transparent percentage whether you're hauling dry van or high-value reefer. No hidden fees.
Yes — we work with several fuel card programs and can connect you with options that deliver 20–40 cents per gallon in savings, which adds up fast on 120,000+ miles per year.
Call us right now or submit your quote request. A dispatcher will contact you within 1 hour.