🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando, FL
- Route type: Local
- Freight: Refrigerated foodservice (produce, dairy, frozen items, restaurant supplies)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday work, early AM starts
📋 Job Description
- Perform multi-stop refrigerated deliveries (5–10 stops) of restaurant supplies, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen items to hotels, theme parks, chain restaurants, and institutional kitchens throughout the Orlando metro area
- Handle temperature monitoring, seal verifications, and cold chain compliance on every load
- Complete live unloads at customer locations with some hand cart or pallet jack assistance at smaller outlets
- Navigate tourist traffic on I-4, Florida Turnpike, and local roads near attractions while meeting tight delivery windows
- Work from the main terminal off SR 528 / Beachline near the Orlando airport with morning pickups at local food distribution centers and cold storage warehouses
- Maintain accurate temperature records and complete required paperwork for foodservice freight
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months verifiable CDL-A experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record and PSP report
Physical
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs occasionally
Endorsements
Refrigerated experience preferred but not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: No assigned trucks until after 90-day probation and good performance
- Fleet average age: Average age about 4 years
- Features: 2019–2023 Volvo VNLs (majority) and 2017–2020 International LTs with automatic transmissions; Thermo King and Carrier reefer units on 53' Utility and Great Dane trailers
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: In-house maintenance shop at Orlando terminal handles most repairs with consistent preventive maintenance
🏠 Home Time
- Home every night with strong daily home time for local foodservice routes
- Shifts typically start between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM to meet restaurant receiving windows
- Most drivers finish between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with variability due to dock congestion and receiver delays
- Core schedule Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday work during peak tourism seasons
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Terminal off SR 528 near airport to International Drive hotels and resorts with multiple live unloads of produce and dairy
- Orlando cold storage warehouses via Florida Turnpike to Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista chain restaurants and theme park outlets
- Downtown Orlando and surrounding county schools/hospitals with mixed frozen and fresh foodservice deliveries returning empty or with occasional vendor pickups
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops are typical on these Orlando foodservice routes?
Most days include 5–10 deliveries with a mix of drop-and-hook at distribution centers and live unloads at hotels and restaurants.
What are the typical shift hours for this local reefer position?
Shifts start between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM and usually finish between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with daily home time every night.
Is reefer experience required for the Local CDL-A Foodservice Reefer Driver role?
Refrigerated experience is preferred but not required. Temperature monitoring and cold chain compliance training will be provided.
What type of equipment will I be driving in Orlando?
You will operate 2019–2023 Volvo VNLs or International LTs with automatic transmissions pulling 53' reefer trailers equipped with Thermo King or Carrier units.
How is pay structured including extras for foodservice deliveries?
Hourly pay of $28.00–$30.50 plus stop pay after the third stop, detention pay after 90 minutes, and temperature compliance bonus opportunities.
Will I need to work weekends in this Orlando position?
Core schedule is Monday–Friday. Occasional Saturday work may be required during peak tourism seasons.
💼 Career Opportunities
Orlando’s booming tourism and population growth create steady demand for experienced local CDL-A foodservice reefer drivers. This position builds valuable skills in temperature-controlled freight, multi-stop routing, and customer-facing deliveries to high-volume hospitality accounts. Drivers gain expertise with reefer units, strict cold chain protocols, and navigating tourist corridors that translate well across the Southeast. Consistent daily home time supports work-life balance while the hourly pay model with stop and detention pay rewards productivity during variable dock times common in restaurant and hotel receiving. Experienced drivers who master the International Drive and Kissimmee routes often see reliable weekly earnings in the $1,380–$1,720 range. The role also provides a strong foundation for future opportunities in dedicated foodservice, regional produce runs, or specialized perishable freight across Florida and beyond.
🔗 Local CDL-A Foodservice Reefer Driver – Orlando, FL
Looking for stable local CDL-A opportunities in Central Florida? This Local CDL-A Foodservice Reefer Driver position offers daily home time and consistent work supporting Orlando’s tourism-driven hospitality industry. Drivers haul refrigerated and frozen restaurant supplies, fresh produce, dairy, and meats on multi-stop routes from the SR 528 terminal to hotels along International Drive, Kissimmee resorts, Lake Buena Vista theme park outlets, and downtown locations. With hourly pay of $28.00–$30.50, stop pay, detention pay, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus, the role delivers reliable earnings of $1,380–$1,720 weekly. The fleet features late-model Volvos and Internationals with automatic transmissions and well-maintained Thermo King and Carrier reefers. Perfect for drivers who thrive on early starts, customer interaction, and temperature compliance in a high-demand foodservice environment. Apply today to join a mid-sized carrier with strong local presence in the Orlando market.
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