Agriculture & Farm Trucking Jobs in California
California produces over a third of America's vegetables and nearly three-quarters of its fruits and nuts, making it the nation's most important state for produce trucking. The Central Valley — stretching from Bakersfield to Redding — is a 450-mile corridor of farms, orchards, and packing houses that requires thousands of refrigerated trucks daily. California produce hauling demands precision temperature control, strict food safety compliance, and the ability to navigate tight loading docks at packing sheds.
CA Industry Pay
$55,000 - $82,000
Top Employers
5 Companies
National Growth
+5% through 2028
Agriculture & Farm Trucking in California
California produces over a third of America's vegetables and nearly three-quarters of its fruits and nuts, making it the nation's most important state for produce trucking. The Central Valley — stretching from Bakersfield to Redding — is a 450-mile corridor of farms, orchards, and packing houses that requires thousands of refrigerated trucks daily. California produce hauling demands precision temperature control, strict food safety compliance, and the ability to navigate tight loading docks at packing sheds.
Top Agriculture & Farm Trucking Employers in California
Taylor Farms
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Driscoll's
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Dole Fresh Vegetables
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Wonderful Company (Wonderful Citrus)
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Grimmway Farms
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Requirements for Agriculture & Farm Trucking in CA
Equipment Used in California
Trucking in California
State CDL Avg
$55,000 - $85,000
Key Industries
Port drayage & container hauling, Agriculture (produce, dairy, wine), Technology & e-commerce fulfillment
Major Cities
Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, Sacramento
Top Corridors
I-5 (full state north-south), I-10 (LA to Arizona)
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Agriculture & Farm Trucking in California — FAQ
What is produce trucking like in California?
California produce trucking involves hauling refrigerated loads of fruits, vegetables, and nuts from Central Valley farms and packing houses to distribution centers and markets. Loads require strict temperature monitoring (32-55F depending on product). Drivers must meet FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) standards.
When is peak produce season in California?
California's diverse crops create near year-round demand: citrus peaks January-April, berries April-September, stone fruits May-September, grapes August-October, and leafy greens year-round from Salinas/Yuma. The overall peak is May through October, when most truck capacity is absorbed.
What are the main produce trucking routes from California?
The busiest lanes run from Central Valley to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and eastbound via I-10 and I-40 to Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, and the Northeast. The Salinas-to-everywhere reefer corridor is one of the highest-volume produce lanes in North America.