Refrigerated (Reefer) Jobs in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Refrigerated (Reefer) driving positions in the agriculture & farm trucking sector. Pay: $50,000 - $80,000.
Refrigerated (Reefer) in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Agriculture trucking encompasses the transport of grain, livestock, produce, feed, fertilizer, and farm equipment across the American heartland and beyond. This sector is deeply seasonal — harvest seasons in the Midwest and Great Plains create massive spikes in demand for hopper bottom trailers, grain trucks, and flatbeds. Drivers in agriculture often work for cooperatives, feed mills, ethanol plants, or independent farmers during peak periods.
Reefer drivers haul temperature-sensitive freight in refrigerated trailers, including fresh produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and floral shipments. The reefer unit must maintain precise temperatures — sometimes within a 2-degree window — throughout the entire trip.
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Refrigerated (Reefer) Requirements
- • Valid CDL-A license
- • DOT medical card
- • Understanding of reefer unit operation and temperature monitoring
- • Clean MVR with no DUI/DWI in past 5 years
- • Willingness to run irregular schedules — produce doesn't wait for weekends
FAQ
What refrigerated (reefer) jobs are available in agriculture & farm trucking?
Agriculture & Farm Trucking uses refrigerated (reefer) trucks for transporting goods and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do refrigerated (reefer) drivers in agriculture & farm trucking make?
Refrigerated (Reefer) drivers in the agriculture & farm trucking sector earn approximately $50,000 - $80,000. Pay varies by experience, region, and whether you run as a company driver or owner-operator.
What qualifications do I need?
You need a valid CDL-A license and clean MVR. Agriculture & Farm Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling refrigerated (reefer) loads.