🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Boise, Idaho
- Route type: Regional Reefer Triangle
- Freight: Produce, dairy, frozen foods, packaged goods
- Schedule: Appointment-based refrigerated distribution cycles
📋 Job Description
- Pick up refrigerated freight during scheduled dock windows (live load, occasional delay at agricultural packing facilities).
- Complete DOT inspections at yard exit gates and confirm reefer temperature stability before departure.
- Maintain ELD logs during regional highway segments with occasional weather-related adjustments through mountain corridors.
- Secure mixed produce and frozen loads at shipper sites, verifying seals during live-check appointments.
- Assist with occasional unloading at distribution centers when dock staffing is limited or appointment shifts occur.
- Maintain compliance documentation during delivery handoff, including temperature logs and seal verification.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
18+ months regional or reefer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record required
Physical
Load securement and trailer inspections required
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Rotation-based dispatch (availability-driven across Boise terminal)
- Fleet average age: 3–7 years mixed modernization fleet
- Features: Volvo VNL 860, Kenworth T680, Freightliner Cascadia units with Thermo King & Carrier reefers, APU systems, Omnitracs ELD
- Equipment assignment may shift between available tractors based on terminal staging conditions.
🏠 Home Time
- Home weekly after regional loop completion
- 34-hour reset typically completed in Boise terminal or approved drop yard
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Boise → Salt Lake City (grocery DC refrigerated inbound/outbound)
- Boise → Portland (cold storage distribution centers & port-connected warehouses)
- Boise → Reno (frozen food redistribution lanes with night appointment delivery)
- Boise → Spokane (produce and dairy corridor freight cycles)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is required?
18+ months CDL-A experience preferred, especially with refrigerated freight.
How often am I home?
Drivers are home weekly after completing regional loops.
What freight do I haul?
Produce, dairy, frozen foods, and packaged refrigerated goods.
What equipment is provided?
Late-model Volvo, Kenworth, and Freightliner tractors with reefer trailers.
Are riders allowed?
Yes, rider program available after onboarding approval.
How is pay structured?
CPM-based pay with stop pay and weekly performance incentives.
💼 Career Opportunities
Drivers entering this Boise regional reefer fleet typically begin on standard produce lanes before moving into higher-paying seasonal agricultural freight during Idaho harvest cycles. As experience builds, drivers can transition into dedicated food manufacturer accounts, trainer positions, or extended regional routes covering the Pacific Northwest corridor. The fleet supports long-term progression into specialized refrigerated divisions handling high-value perishables and time-sensitive distribution contracts. Safety performance and consistent on-time delivery open access to priority dispatch lanes and improved mileage assignments. Some drivers advance into lead roles supporting new driver onboarding and equipment familiarization. The operation remains stable year-round due to Idaho’s strong agricultural base, with peak demand during potato and onion harvest seasons creating additional earning opportunities. Drivers who demonstrate reliability in mountain corridor operations are often prioritized for premium freight assignments and expanded regional coverage areas.
CDL-A Regional Produce Reefer Driver – Boise, Idaho
This CDL-A regional reefer position in Boise, Idaho serves a high-volume agricultural freight network moving temperature-controlled produce and frozen goods across the Western United States. Drivers operate modern refrigerated equipment transporting potatoes, onions, dairy products, and packaged food items between distribution centers in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. The role offers consistent weekly home time and structured regional mileage averaging 1,900–2,400 miles per week. Freight is primarily appointment-based with a mix of drop-and-hook and live dock operations depending on receiver schedules. Drivers benefit from stable agricultural freight demand supported by Idaho’s large food production industry. Equipment includes late-model tractors equipped with refrigerated trailers and advanced temperature monitoring systems. This position is designed for experienced CDL-A drivers seeking predictable regional lanes, competitive weekly earnings between $1,600 and $2,050, and consistent freight volume tied to seasonal harvest cycles and year-round grocery distribution networks.
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Complete the application for CDL-A Regional Produce Reefer Driver in Boise, Idaho.