Reefer
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- Personal dispatcher with 24 / 7 support
- $300 per week or 6% of Gross
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Reefer Dispatch
Arrow Dispatch Services for Reefer Trucks — Comprehensive Dispatching Services
Let our team handle dispatching for your reefer freight — all you need to do is drive.
When businesses across the US need temperature-controlled freight, there is no substitute for a refrigerated truck. Also known as reefer trucks, these vehicles are fitted with the technology required to keep meat and produce fresh and sensitive cargo at the right atmospheric conditions.
You already know this, of course. You and your reefer truck are already providing an excellent service to your customers. But, to continue offering this level of service, you need a dispatcher you can rely on — one with the right attitude to your business and a range of streamlined, stress-free processes that keep your operation moving.
This is what the team at Arrow Dispatch Services aims to provide for your business. We offer full transparency and a personal approach, alongside a comprehensive set of services designed to cover the entire dispatching reefer freight process.
Get More from Your Business
Choosing the right service for dispatching reefer freight can make all the difference for your business. At Arrow Dispatch Services, we have centered our services on securing the best jobs and the best working environment for specialized drivers — including reefer truck drivers just like you.
Take a look at some of the benefits you can expect:
- More streamlined, reliable deliveries
Reefer truck drivers typically handle sensitive cargoes. These cargoes may include foods and beverages, or other items with specific temperature and climate requirements. As such, they need to be delivered on time, without delay. Working with the right dispatch service helps you connect with the right support and remove many of the obstacles, so you can keep on providing the very best to your customers.
- A steady stream of revenue
Your reefer truck is an investment, and you need to be able to achieve a steady stream of revenue to recoup this investment. What’s more, you need to keep this revenue going as you secure increasing profitability, even after factoring in running costs. Dispatch services put this reliable stream of income in your hands.
- Less hassle, less worry
Running a trucking business can be seriously tricky, particularly if you are just starting out in this industry or are an owner-operator with limited resources to call upon. To put it simply, you don’t want to have to worry about finding contracts and jobs, booking orders, and handling all the additional work that comes with this. Choosing to work with the right reefer freight dispatch service means you don’t have to. Instead, you can let us handle that so you can focus on other aspects of your business.
- Meet the market demand
A reefer truck is something of a specialized piece of kit. As such, you need to be able to find clients who need this kind of service. Fortunately, there is a high market demand for this kind of refrigerated logistics service. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to connect with this market demand. A dispatch service removes the hassle, putting you in touch with the right kind of clients and helping you grow your customer base.
A CDL is a special license required to operate large, heavy, or hazardous material vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trailers in the U.S.
You need a CDL license to legally drive commercial vehicles, meet state and federal regulations, and qualify for jobs in the trucking or transport industry.
Class A CDL: For operating vehicles with a combined weight of 26,001+ lbs (tractor-trailers, tankers, etc.).
Class B CDL: For single vehicles over 26,001 lbs (buses, dump trucks, delivery trucks).
Class C CDL: For smaller vehicles carrying hazardous materials or more than 16 passengers.
Minimum age (18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate).
Valid driver’s license.
Medical examination (DOT physical).
Knowledge test and skills/road test.
You must apply at your local DMV or licensing office, pass the written exam for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), complete training, and then pass the road skills test.
Depending on your training program, it usually takes 3 to 8 weeks to complete CDL training and testing.
The cost varies by state, but generally ranges between $3,000 – $7,000 including training, application, and testing fees.
Technically yes, but most employers prefer or require formal CDL training. Truck driving schools also prepare you for the road test and improve your job opportunities.
Yes, CDL licenses usually expire every 5 to 8 years depending on the state, and you’ll need to renew it with updated medical and vision requirements.
With a CDL, you can work as a truck driver, bus driver, delivery driver, construction vehicle operator, or hazardous materials transporter.