🗺 Location & Routes
- Base: Savannah, GA cold-chain distribution hubs
- Route type: Regional reefer produce corridor
- Freight: Fresh produce, citrus, frozen food loads
- Operating pattern: Appointment-driven, mixed live unload & drop trailer
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of temperature-controlled produce loads across Southeast corridors
- DOT inspections at yard exits and inbound facility checkpoints
- Electronic log (ELD) compliance and route timestamp accuracy
- Load securement verification for palletized refrigerated freight
- Live unloading and drop trailer coordination at DC docks
- Cold-chain compliance reporting and temperature monitoring
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1–2 years CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Dock activity + occasional pallet handling
Endorsements
Reefer experience preferred, not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: rotational pool-based dispatch (no fixed truck ownership)
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years (mixed upgrade cycle)
- Features: Freightliner Cascadia / Volvo VNL, Thermo King & Carrier reefers, Omnitracs ELD
🏠 Home Time
- Weekly home reset (typically 2–4 day regional cycles)
- Schedule shifts slightly during peak produce surges (Florida inbound waves)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Savannah, GA → Jacksonville, FL cold storage DC corridor (I-95 congestion near terminal exits)
- Savannah, GA → Orlando, FL retail distribution hubs via I-75 / I-4 interchange bottlenecks
- Savannah, GA → Atlanta, GA produce warehouses (I-16 to I-75 merge staging delays)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home weekly?
Yes, most drivers complete regional cycles and return weekly depending on produce volume timing.
How stable are miles?
Miles vary with harvest cycles and DC congestion, typically 1,500–2,500 per week.
Is reefer experience required?
No, but temperature-controlled freight familiarity helps during peak summer cycles.
Are delays common?
Occasional dock congestion at Florida and Georgia DC hubs, especially during morning unload windows.
What equipment is assigned?
Fleet rotation system assigns tractors based on availability and route pairing demand.
Is detention paid?
Yes, after documented wait thresholds at facilities and gate logs.
💼 Career Opportunities
This operation sits inside a high-volume Southeast produce network where freight flow is driven by Florida harvest cycles and Georgia redistribution hubs. Volume remains steady across most of the year with periodic spikes that increase yard dwell time and tighten appointment spacing. Drivers entering this lane typically stay on regional reefer assignments but can transition into trainer positions, dedicated retail accounts, or expanded Southeast lanes. Safety-sensitive freight handling is a consistent requirement, and compliance roles often open for experienced drivers familiar with cold-chain documentation. The system supports gradual progression into lead driver or dispatch coordination roles based on reliability and on-time performance.
🔗 CDL-A Refrigerated Produce Regional Driver – Savannah, GA
Regional CDL-A reefer operations in Savannah connect Southeast distribution hubs through scheduled produce movements into Florida and Georgia DC networks. Drivers operate under appointment-based freight cycles with refrigerated cargo requiring strict temperature control and timely delivery windows. Typical work includes live unloads at retail distribution centers, drop trailer exchanges, and coordinated yard staging at high-volume facilities. Freight demand remains consistent due to agricultural supply chains moving through coastal and inland corridors. This role emphasizes structured dispatch timing, predictable regional routing, and controlled freight handling procedures across multiple warehouse environments.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the application for CDL-A Refrigerated Produce Regional Driver in Savannah, GA.
