🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fresno, California
- Route type: Regional Reefer
- Freight: Fresh produce, temperature-controlled grocery freight
- Schedule: Early morning agricultural pickups with timed DC deliveries
📋 Job Description
- Pickup loads between 04:00–10:00 at Central Valley packing sheds, live load with short dock waits during harvest peaks.
- Perform DOT inspections at yard exit gates; occasional delays at agricultural checkpoints requiring seal verification.
- Maintain ELD logs in real time during linehaul segments Fresno–LA and Fresno–Bay Area corridors.
- Secure palletized produce freight; reefer unit monitoring required during long desert temperature shifts.
- Loading/unloading at grocery DCs, mostly live unload with appointment windows between 14:00–22:00.
- Compliance checks for temperature logs, paperwork accuracy, and delivery appointment confirmations.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months tractor-trailer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to handle reefer freight inspections and seals
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mixed rotation fleet with mostly assigned tractors based on seniority
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years
- Features: Volvo VNL and Freightliner Cascadia units, Thermo King reefers, APU units, Omnitracs ELD
🏠 Home Time
- 2–3 nights home weekly depending on Fresno outbound dispatch flow
- Weekly 34-hour reset typically occurring after Bay Area or Southern California return cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fresno → Los Angeles grocery DCs (Ontario cold storage corridors)
- Fresno → Bay Area distribution hubs (Livermore, Tracy warehouses)
- Fresno → Sacramento regional food distribution centers
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is required?
12 months CDL-A experience preferred, reefer experience is a plus but not required.
What is home time like?
Drivers are typically home 2–3 nights per week depending on freight flow.
What freight do I haul?
Fresh produce including vegetables, citrus, grapes, and melons.
What equipment is used?
Modern Volvo and Freightliner tractors with Thermo King refrigerated trailers.
Is rider or pet policy available?
Rider program is available after probation period.
How is pay structured?
Weekly mileage-based pay with detention and seasonal demand variability.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Fresno-based reefer operation is part of a regional refrigerated carrier supporting Central Valley agriculture and California grocery distribution networks. Drivers entering this fleet typically start on regional produce lanes with consistent access to West Coast distribution corridors. As experience grows, drivers may transition into dedicated grocery accounts, longer regional circuits, or mentor roles supporting new hires during produce season peaks. The operation maintains steady freight flow across agricultural cycles, allowing drivers to stay active year-round with predictable earning patterns even during seasonal fluctuations. Senior drivers often move into priority dispatch lanes with reduced wait times at loading facilities. There are also internal pathways into safety compliance monitoring, trainer positions, and specialized refrigerated freight assignments. The carrier continues expanding capacity across California’s inland agricultural zones, creating additional route stability and long-term career continuity for drivers seeking reliable regional freight without full OTR commitment.
🔗 CDL-A Produce Reefer Driver – Fresno, California
CDL-A drivers in Fresno operate within one of the most active refrigerated freight regions in the United States, supporting steady movement of fresh produce from Central Valley farms to major grocery distribution centers across California. This regional reefer position offers consistent weekly miles, structured appointment-based deliveries, and modern refrigerated equipment designed for temperature-sensitive freight. Drivers typically run predictable routes into Southern California, the Bay Area, and Sacramento distribution hubs, with a strong emphasis on on-time delivery performance and product integrity. The role provides balanced home time with multiple weekly resets and access to steady agricultural freight demand throughout the year. Fleet operations focus on efficient loading cycles at packing facilities and controlled delivery windows at large retail DCs. Equipment is updated regularly, ensuring reliable operation across long regional corridors. This position is ideal for CDL-A drivers seeking stable regional freight, competitive weekly earnings, and consistent exposure to California’s high-volume refrigerated logistics network without extended over-the-road commitments.
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