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Reefer Β· Chicago, IL

Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Chicago, IL

Reefer trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Chicago, Illinois market.

Pay

Ask the carrier

Demand Level

High

Top Employer

Prime Inc.

Reefer Trucking in Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois is served by I-90, and Intermodal Transport is one of the industries recorded for this metro. Reefer driving hauls freight that has to stay at a set temperature, such as produce, meat, dairy, or other perishable goods. The driver monitors the refrigeration unit and the product, not only the route.

Key Reefer Freight Routes

Highways already recorded for Chicago, plus the kind of run this job type is. This is not a measured freight-volume ranking.

I-90 through Chicago
I-94 in the Chicago area
Temperature-controlled loads that have to stay in range

Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in Chicago

These carriers actively recruit reefer drivers in the Chicago, IL market.

1
Prime Inc.
2
Marten Transport
3
KLLM Transport
4
C.R. England
5
Baylor Trucking

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reefer Jobs in Chicago

How much do Reefer truck drivers make in Chicago, IL?

This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Chicago. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and cities in the same region shared it. Ask the carrier for the rate. The Chicago market's cost of living is above average.

When is peak reefer season in Chicago?

Reefer work near Chicago is temperature-controlled hauling of perishable freight. When that freight is busiest depends on the product and the carrier. This page does not publish a season or a pay premium for Chicago.

How do I find reefer trucking jobs in Chicago?

Start by checking major carriers hiring in Chicago: Prime Inc., Marten Transport, KLLM Transport. Apply on the carrier's own site rather than treating this page as a job offer. You can also browse CDL job boards, attend local trucking job fairs, and network at the 50+ truck stops in the Chicago area. Having a clean MVR and 6+ months cdl-a experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.

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