🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Tampa, FL
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Temperature-controlled (produce, frozen foods, dairy, meat, poultry, beverages, grocery)
- Schedule: 3–5 days out with returns to Tampa area
📋 Job Description
- Operate modern tractors with reefer trailers hauling temperature-controlled freight including fresh produce, frozen foods, dairy, meat, poultry, beverages, and grocery products
- Perform live loads at Florida packing facilities or cold storage and deliveries to distribution centers and retail stores across the Southeast
- Run primary regional corridors including I-4, I-75, and I-10 serving Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina
- Conduct strict temperature monitoring, pre-trip reefer checks, seal verification, and maintain food safety compliance paperwork
- Handle multi-stop routes with drop-and-hook operations and occasional live unloads at grocery DCs and stores
- Work with dedicated reefer dispatch planners to maintain balanced lanes and manage potential dock delays during peak receiving hours
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12 months recent verifiable reefer or temperature-controlled experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record and acceptable safety record
Physical
Ability to meet physical demands of reefer operations and multi-stop deliveries
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Modern tractors paired with well-maintained reefer trailers
- Fleet average age: Well-maintained current fleet
- Features: Advanced temperature monitoring systems, ELDs, GPS, and driver communication tools
- Transmission type: Automatic transmission options available
- Maintenance program: Regular inspections and calibration to food-grade standards
🏠 Home Time
- Most rotations are 3–5 days out with 2–3 days home in the Tampa area
- Many drivers achieve home every weekend or every other weekend
- Weekend home time focused schedule with HOS resets at home
- Reliable home time outside of major holiday or weather disruptions
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Tampa area cold storage or packing facility live load (produce or grocery) to Atlanta distribution centers via I-75 with possible reload and return to Florida
- Tampa port-related imports or Lakeland processors to South Carolina and Georgia grocery warehouses using I-4 and I-10 corridors
- Multi-stop regional loop from Florida agricultural regions to Alabama and North Carolina retail DCs with drop-and-hook operations
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What type of freight will I haul as a Regional Reefer Driver in Tampa?
You will haul temperature-controlled freight including fresh produce, frozen foods, dairy, meat, poultry, beverages, and grocery products for the Southeast food distribution network.
How often will I get home in this Tampa regional reefer position?
Most drivers are home every weekend or every other weekend with 3–5 days out and 2–3 days home in the Tampa area.
What is the average weekly pay for this role?
Average weekly pay is estimated at $1,600 – $2,150 based on 2,400–2,900 miles at $0.66 – $0.73 per mile plus additional stop, detention, and layover pay.
Is reefer experience required for the Tampa position?
At least 12 months recent verifiable reefer or temperature-controlled experience is preferred along with strong understanding of reefer operations and food safety.
What equipment will I drive?
Modern tractors paired with well-maintained reefer trailers equipped with advanced temperature monitoring systems, ELDs, and GPS tools.
Are there additional bonuses available beyond the sign-on?
Yes, safety and reefer integrity bonus up to $1,200 annually plus temperature compliance bonus up to $200 per month and $800 referral bonus.
💼 Career Opportunities
Regional CDL-A Reefer Drivers in the Tampa market benefit from consistent year-round food distribution demand driven by Florida's agricultural production and import activity. This position builds valuable temperature-controlled freight experience that remains in high demand across the Southeast. Drivers gain expertise in reefer operations, food safety compliance, and multi-stop delivery coordination that strengthens their overall trucking career. With steady miles on familiar regional lanes, drivers can maintain reliable earnings while enjoying more predictable home time than OTR positions. The role offers exposure to dedicated store and distribution center freight, helping drivers develop strong customer service and dock management skills. Temperature-controlled experience also opens doors to other specialized opportunities in grocery, produce, and pharmaceutical logistics. For experienced drivers, this regional role provides the balance of solid weekly pay with the ability to reset HOS at home regularly and avoid long cross-country hauls.
🔗 Regional CDL-A Reefer Driver – Tampa, FL
Tampa CDL-A drivers looking for steady regional work will find strong opportunities in temperature-controlled freight. This Regional CDL-A Reefer Driver position offers $0.66–$0.73 per mile with average weekly earnings of $1,600–$2,150 and reliable weekend home time. Drivers run from Tampa area facilities and Florida growing regions to distribution centers and grocery outlets in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina using major corridors like I-4, I-75, and I-10. The role features a mix of dedicated and multi-stop deliveries with strong backhauls due to year-round food demand. Equipment consists of modern tractors with well-maintained reefer trailers equipped with advanced temperature monitoring. Drivers benefit from $1,800 sign-on after 90 days, performance bonuses, and full benefits package after 30 days. This position suits experienced reefer drivers who want consistent miles and more home time than OTR while staying within the Southeast network. Apply today for this stable regional opportunity based in the Tampa market.
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