Pay & Compensation
- Weekly pay: $1,900 – $2,250
- Hourly rate: Based on route miles
- Sign-on bonus: $500 – $1,000 potential
- Calculate your potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator
Location & Routes
- Joliet, IL
- Regional routes with consistent home time, typically 5 days/week
- Refrigerated food products including produce, dairy, and frozen goods
- Dedicated grocery lanes ensuring recurring and predictable schedules
Job Description
- Operate a Class A commercial truck with refrigerated trailer safely and efficiently
- Maintain proper temperature control for all food shipments
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring trailer and cargo safety
- Complete electronic logs and comply with DOT regulations
- Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery schedules and route updates
- Adhere to safety and company procedures at all times
Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Reefer experience preferred but not required
Age Requirement
Minimum age 21 years
MVR & Risk
Clean driving record and valid medical card
Physical Ability
Ability to handle temperature-sensitive freight and routine physical tasks
Communication
Reliable and able to coordinate with dispatch
Equipment & Fleet
- Modern refrigerated trailers with advanced temperature controls
- Well-maintained fleet with scheduled preventive maintenance
- Supportive delivery equipment and tools provided
Home Time
- Home schedule: Typically daily or every 5 days depending on route
- Predictable regional schedule provides work-life balance
Hiring Process
- Apply online via the button below
- CDL clearinghouse verification
- Background and drug check
- Orientation and training sessions
- Meet your team and start your driving career
Benefits
- Medical insurance and paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO included
- Life insurance coverage
- Additional benefits and rewards
- Driver discounts on services
FAQ
Do I need prior reefer experience?
Reefer experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.
What are the typical routes?
Joliet → St. Louis, Joliet → Detroit, Joliet → Minneapolis with return to Joliet.
How often will I be home?
Regional routes generally allow drivers to return home 5 days per week.
What is the average weekly pay?
Between $1,900 and $2,250, with stop and detention pay opportunities.
Are modern trucks provided?
Yes, drivers operate modern refrigerated trailers with proper temperature control.
What benefits are included?
Medical insurance, PTO, 401(k), life insurance, and driver discounts are provided.
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Joliet → St. Louis → Joliet
- Joliet → Detroit → Joliet
- Joliet → Minneapolis → Joliet
Career Opportunities
This dedicated grocery reefer driver position in Joliet, IL offers a stable regional career with consistent routes, modern equipment, and predictable home time. Drivers can expand into other regional or OTR opportunities, specializing in temperature-controlled freight, or advancing to fleet leadership and logistics positions.
Dedicated Grocery Reefer CDL-A Driver – Joliet IL
Our Joliet-based regional dedicated grocery reefer CDL-A role offers predictable routes delivering temperature-sensitive food products across the Midwest. Drivers enjoy consistent weekly pay between $1,900 – $2,250, modern refrigerated trailers, and supportive dispatch. This position is ideal for CDL-A drivers seeking regional work with reliable home time and career growth opportunities. For more details and to apply, visit CDL-A Jobs, CDL News, OTR Jobs, Regional CDL Jobs, Local CDL Jobs, and Owner Operator Opportunities.
