Refrigerated Freight Dispatch Specialist

King Ocean Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

King Ocean Inc. in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Reefer Dispatcher to coordinate refrigerated freight across the United States, ensuring on-time delivery and product integrity.

You will liaise with drivers, clients, and warehouse teams, schedule routes, monitor progress, and maintain compliant records while optimizing load assignments to reduce costs. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in freight dispatching, and knowledge of DOT regulations and HACCP where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in freight dispatching, preferably refrigerated.
• Knowledge of transportation logistics and regulatory requirements for refrigerated freight.
• Proficiency with dispatch and tracking software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule refrigerated freight shipments to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with drivers to provide updates and ensure temperature control compliance.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve delays or logistical challenges.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and clients to optimize load assignments.
• Maintain records of shipments and driver logs in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Freight dispatching

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Tracking software

Job description

King Ocean Inc. in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Reefer Dispatcher to coordinate refrigerated freight across the United States, ensuring on-time delivery and product integrity.

You will liaise with drivers, clients, and warehouse teams, schedule routes, monitor progress, and maintain compliant records while optimizing load assignments to reduce costs. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in freight dispatching, and knowledge of DOT regulations and HACCP where applicable.