🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fresno, CA
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Refrigerated Agricultural Freight
- Schedule: 4–6 days active with 2–3 nights away
📋 Job Description
- Haul temperature-controlled agricultural freight including fresh produce and packaged food products
- Manage reefer unit setpoint, temperature monitoring, and cold chain integrity throughout transit
- Complete appointment-based deliveries to distribution warehouses and grocery supply networks
- Perform pre-trip inspections on tractors and 53' refrigerated trailers
- Verify bills of lading and maintain accurate temperature records
- Communicate with dispatch regarding harvest-driven schedule changes and warehouse delays
- Handle multi-stop refrigerated deliveries with extra stop pay opportunities
- Monitor reefer fuel levels and report equipment issues promptly
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 6 months CDL-A tractor-trailer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred
Physical
Able to handle agricultural shipping environments and temperature checks
Endorsements
Reefer / temperature-controlled freight experience preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL, and Freightliner Cascadia tractors
- Fleet average age: Mixed model years with mostly automatic transmissions
- Features: 53' refrigerated trailers equipped with Thermo King and Carrier reefer units
- Transmission type: Mostly automatic with limited manual units
- Maintenance program: Company service locations and outside repair providers with 24/7 roadside assistance
🏠 Home Time
- Typically 2–3 nights away from home with regular home time opportunities
- 4–6 days on the road during busier agricultural freight periods
- Early morning pickups common during produce harvest seasons
- Weekend availability may be needed during peak harvest activity
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fresno, CA → Sacramento, CA via CA-99 and I-5 hauling produce and refrigerated food to Northern California distribution centers
- Fresno, CA → Ontario, CA / Inland Empire via CA-99, CA-58, and I-10 moving high-volume refrigerated grocery freight
- Fresno, CA → Bakersfield, CA along CA-99 for Central Valley agricultural processing and storage movements
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
This operation specializes in refrigerated agricultural freight out of the Fresno, California market. The company focuses on temperature-controlled food products moving throughout California’s Central Valley and surrounding western states.
Primary Freight
Refrigerated agricultural freight (produce, packaged food products)
Operating Area
California Central Valley with occasional western regional lanes
Equipment
Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL, Freightliner Cascadia tractors with 53' reefer trailers
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the home time like for this Regional Reefer position?
Drivers typically spend 2–3 nights away with regular opportunities to return home. Schedules vary with agricultural freight demand.
What type of freight will I be hauling?
Temperature-controlled agricultural freight including fresh produce, packaged food products, and other refrigerated commodities out of the Fresno area.
Is reefer experience required?
Reefer or temperature-controlled freight experience is preferred. Minimum 6 months CDL-A experience is preferred.
How is pay structured?
Primary pay is $0.66 – $0.73 CPM with additional detention, breakdown, and extra stop pay opportunities. Sign-on bonus up to $2,500.
What equipment will I operate?
Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL, or Freightliner Cascadia tractors pulling 53' refrigerated trailers with Thermo King or Carrier units.
Are routes mostly in California?
Yes, primary operations are within California’s Central Valley with occasional western regional lanes.
💼 Career Opportunities
Fresno remains one of California’s most important agricultural shipping hubs. CDL-A drivers with reefer experience are well-positioned for stable regional work in the food supply chain. This position builds valuable skills in temperature-controlled operations, appointment-based delivery management, and navigating seasonal harvest cycles. Drivers gain expertise handling reefer setpoint adjustments, pulp temperature verification, and coordination with farms and cold storage facilities. The role offers consistent exposure to Central Valley freight lanes and potential for higher earnings during peak produce seasons. Long-term, experience in refrigerated agricultural freight opens doors to specialized food-grade hauling positions across the western states while maintaining regular home time.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver – Fresno, CA
Looking for CDL-A Regional Reefer Driver jobs in Fresno, CA? This position offers experienced drivers the opportunity to haul temperature-controlled agricultural freight throughout California’s Central Valley. Based in the heart of one of the nation’s largest produce regions, drivers run lanes such as Fresno to Sacramento, Fresno to the Inland Empire, and Fresno to Bakersfield using major corridors like CA-99 and I-5. The role features $0.66–$0.73 CPM pay with weekly earnings potential of $1,550–$1,850, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in installments. Drivers enjoy 2–3 nights away from home with a mix of high-frequency regional moves and reefer equipment including Kenworth, Volvo, and Freightliner tractors paired with 53' trailers equipped with Thermo King and Carrier units. Ideal for drivers comfortable with temperature monitoring, appointment deliveries, and the seasonal rhythms of California agriculture.
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