🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Southeast Regional OTR Reefer Network
- Freight: Temperature-controlled food & beverage distribution
- Schedule: 5–6 day cycles with structured resets, dispatch-adjusted
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery across Southeast refrigerated lanes
- DOT inspections at scale yards and DC gates
- ELD logs maintained under HOS enforcement windows
- Load securement for mixed palletized reefer freight
- Loading and unloading at live dock appointments
- Compliance handling for temperature and seal verification
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year regional/reefer preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record, no major violations
Physical
Load handling & dock interaction required
Endorsements
Not required (Hazmat not applicable)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: rotating fleet pool (structured dispatch rotation)
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years mixed unit spread
- Features: Volvo VNL / Cascadia units, auto transmission, APUs, Samsara ELD, 53' reefer trailers
🏠 Home Time
- 34–48 hour reset typically in Jacksonville terminal
- Cycle-based scheduling (5–6 days active, then dispatch reset window)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville → I-10 → Atlanta Macon DC corridor → Chattanooga drop points → return south via I-75
- Jacksonville → I-95 North → Savannah / Charleston refrigerated DC network → Carolinas distribution loop
- Jacksonville → Orlando staging → Tampa cold storage hubs → Southeast coastal relay system
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is freight consistent year-round?
Yes, refrigerated food supply remains stable across seasonal cycles with minor volume fluctuations.
How often do drivers reset?
Typically every 5–6 days with a 34–48 hour reset in Jacksonville.
Is most freight live unload or drop?
Mixed structure: DC drop-and-hook with scheduled live unload appointments.
Are overnight runs required?
Night dispatch is common to reduce corridor congestion delays.
How is detention handled?
$40/hr applied when verified dock delay exceeds appointment window.
What lanes are most frequent?
GA, Carolinas, Tennessee outbound loops with return cycles through Florida DC network.
💼 Career Opportunities
Freight volume in the Southeast refrigerated network remains steady due to continuous grocery, beverage, and cold-chain distribution flows. Drivers entering this lane typically operate within structured regional cycles that can transition into dedicated accounts or expanded OTR assignments. Dispatch exposure to multi-state corridors builds familiarity with high-density freight nodes such as Atlanta and Charlotte distribution clusters. Over time, drivers can be evaluated for trainer positions, safety compliance roles, or specialized reefer fleet assignments. The system prioritizes consistency of delivery performance and clean compliance records, which directly influences access to higher-mileage lanes and more predictable dispatch planning.
🔗 CDL-A Southeast Refrigerated Regional OTR Driver – Jacksonville, FL
This position operates within a structured refrigerated freight network moving food and beverage loads across Southeast distribution corridors. Dispatch cycles are built around predictable appointment windows at regional DCs, with occasional variability caused by dock congestion and seasonal demand shifts. Drivers typically run multi-state loops connecting Florida outbound terminals with Georgia, Carolina, and Tennessee facilities before returning for reset cycles. Load assignments are balanced between live unload and drop-and-hook operations depending on yard capacity. The role requires consistent adherence to ELD tracking and temperature compliance protocols. Weekly mileage ranges support stable earning potential tied directly to freight availability and operational timing rather than fixed scheduling assumptions.
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