🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Detroit, MI
- Route type: Regional Midwest Grocery Distribution
- Freight: Refrigerated grocery, frozen foods, dairy, produce
- Schedule: 3–5 day regional cycles with planned reloads
📋 Job Description
- Transport temperature-controlled grocery freight across Midwest distribution hubs using I-75, I-94, and I-80 corridors
- Maintain strict reefer temperature compliance for frozen and fresh food shipments during transit
- Execute live unloads at major grocery DCs in Chicago, Columbus, and Indianapolis metro zones
- Perform drop & hook operations at cold storage facilities across Michigan and Ohio
- Complete accurate BOL documentation, POD confirmation, and temperature log reporting
- Communicate with dispatch regarding traffic delays, warehouse congestion, and route adjustments
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year CDL-A driving experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Light freight handling, dock interaction, trailer inspections
Endorsements
Not required (HOS + reefer experience preferred)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025 mixed fleet units)
- Kenworth T680 assigned based on route availability and dispatch rotation
- Volvo VNL units used for high-mileage Midwest corridor runs
🏠 Home Time
- Regional rotation: 3–5 days on the road per cycle
- 2–4 days home depending on freight volume and dispatch planning
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Detroit, MI → Chicago, IL (I-94 West cold chain corridor – grocery DC deliveries)
- Detroit, MI → Columbus, OH (I-75 South retail distribution network)
- Detroit, MI → Indianapolis, IN (I-69 / I-70 interchange freight lane)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What type of freight will I haul?
Refrigerated grocery freight including dairy, frozen foods, and fresh produce across Midwest distribution centers.
How often am I home?
Most drivers are home every 2–4 days depending on dispatch cycles and freight demand.
Is unloading required?
Mostly no-touch freight, but live unloads at grocery DCs are common.
What equipment will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, and Volvo VNL units.
Is this year-round work?
Yes, grocery freight is stable year-round with consistent Midwest demand.
Are routes predictable?
Yes, regional lanes are structured with recurring Midwest distribution corridors.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver position in Detroit, MI offers long-term stability within one of the strongest grocery distribution networks in the Midwest. Drivers operate consistent refrigerated lanes across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, supporting national supermarket supply chains that require daily replenishment of fresh and frozen goods. Career progression includes opportunities to move into dedicated grocery accounts, mentor newer drivers as a trainer, or transition into higher-mileage regional or OTR refrigerated freight lanes. Some drivers later shift into terminal-based roles or specialized cold chain logistics assignments depending on performance and dispatch needs. While advancement is possible, it depends on operational demand, safety record, and fleet availability across Midwest hubs. This role is built for drivers who prefer predictable freight cycles, structured regional routes, and consistent home time rather than long-haul uncertainty.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver – Detroit, MI
Detroit CDL-A drivers are in high demand due to the city’s position as a major Midwest logistics hub connecting automotive manufacturing, grocery distribution, and cold chain freight networks. This regional reefer role focuses on high-frequency grocery replenishment across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois using major freight corridors like I-75, I-94, and I-80. Drivers handle temperature-controlled freight including frozen foods, dairy, and fresh produce moving between large retail distribution centers and regional cold storage facilities. With consistent freight demand driven by national supermarket supply chains, this position offers stable weekly miles, predictable home time, and structured dispatch planning. Detroit’s industrial freight environment creates strong year-round opportunities for CDL-A drivers seeking regional consistency rather than long-haul uncertainty.
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