🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fresno, CA
- Route type: Local
- Freight: Refrigerated Produce
- Schedule: Early morning dispatches, Monday–Friday with seasonal weekend availability
📋 Job Description
- Transport temperature-controlled fresh produce and refrigerated food products throughout the Central Valley.
- Verify reefer temperature setpoints before departure and monitor refrigeration units during transit.
- Complete bills of lading, delivery paperwork, and maintain accurate temperature records.
- Secure loads according to company procedures at agricultural facilities and packing houses.
- Communicate loading delays, temperature concerns, and status updates to dispatch.
- Perform pre-trip inspections, back into cold storage docks, and handle produce loading operations.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months tractor-trailer experience preferred, reefer or produce experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record
Physical
Ability to safely operate around agricultural loading facilities
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Tractors: Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, and International LT day cab and sleeper units
- Trailers: 53-foot refrigerated trailers with multi-temperature reefer equipment on select units
- Transmission: Mostly automatic transmissions with limited older manual units
- Assignment: Assigned tractors available based on seniority and route requirements
- Support: Regular reefer trailer maintenance with occasional scheduled shop downtime
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with regular return-to-home schedules
- Typical Monday–Friday operations with some weekend availability during peak harvest
- Early morning dispatch times common during produce season
- 10–12 hour workdays typical with flexibility for loading delays
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA – refrigerated produce loads via CA-99 and I-5 corridors to Northern California distribution facilities
- Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA – Central Valley agricultural freight movement along CA-99
- Fresno, CA to Stockton, CA – regional produce distribution connecting growers with Northern California logistics hubs
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
The carrier is a privately operated refrigerated transportation company supporting agricultural and food distribution customers throughout California’s Central Valley. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in temperature-controlled transportation for fresh produce, refrigerated food products, and regional grocery supply chains.
Primary Freight
Refrigerated Food Products / Fresh Produce
Operating Area
Central Valley California and regional California food distribution lanes
Equipment
Mixed fleet of Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, and International LT tractors paired with refrigerated 53-foot trailers
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the home time for this Local Reefer Produce Driver position?
This is a true local position with home daily schedules. Drivers return home each night with Monday–Friday operations and occasional weekend work during peak harvest seasons.
What type of freight will I haul as a Fresno Reefer Driver?
You will haul temperature-controlled fresh fruits, vegetables, and packaged refrigerated food products originating from Central Valley agricultural facilities, packing houses, and cold storage.
What experience is needed for the Fresno CDL-A Reefer position?
Valid Class A CDL and minimum 12 months tractor-trailer experience preferred. Refrigerated or produce freight experience is preferred but not required.
How does pay work for this hourly Local Reefer role?
Drivers earn $27–$31 per hour depending on experience. Weekly earnings typically range $1,250–$1,550 based on 45–55 hours with overtime per California rules.
What equipment will I operate in Fresno?
You will operate a mixed fleet including Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, and International LT tractors pulling 53-foot refrigerated trailers. Mostly automatic transmissions.
Are there seasonal changes in the schedule?
Yes. Harvest periods bring increased volume, earlier starts, and potential longer loading times at packing facilities. Drivers should be comfortable with produce season demands.
💼 Career Opportunities
Fresno and the Central Valley remain one of California’s most active agricultural transportation corridors. CDL-A drivers experienced with reefer operations and produce freight are consistently in demand. This local position builds valuable cold chain knowledge, temperature monitoring skills, and strong working relationships with packing facilities, cold storage operators, and distribution centers. Drivers gain deep familiarity with seasonal freight patterns, agricultural facility procedures, and efficient reefer management across CA-99 and I-5 corridors. The combination of consistent home time and hourly pay structure supports long-term career stability while developing specialized skills in refrigerated freight that transfer well throughout the food supply chain. Experienced drivers often advance into lead roles or preferred routes as they demonstrate reliability with temperature-sensitive loads and customer communication.
🔗 CDL-A Local Reefer Produce Driver – Fresno, CA
Looking for CDL-A local truck driving jobs in Fresno? This Local Reefer Produce Driver position offers stable home daily schedules hauling fresh fruits and vegetables throughout California’s Central Valley. Drivers based in Fresno run temperature-controlled loads between agricultural facilities in the Fresno–Madera–Tulare area and distribution centers in Sacramento, Bakersfield, Stockton and surrounding regions. With hourly pay of $27–$31 and weekly earnings potential of $1,250–$1,550, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus, this role suits experienced reefer drivers who understand produce loading, reefer temperature monitoring, and seasonal harvest demands. The company operates a mixed fleet of Freightliner, Volvo, and International tractors with 53-foot refrigerated trailers. If you have tractor-trailer experience and want consistent home time in the heart of California agriculture, this Fresno-based opportunity delivers daily returns while supporting the regional food supply chain.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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