Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Alabama
Browse reefer trucking positions across Alabama with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Alabama
Alabama freight runs on I-65 between Nashville and the Gulf, with the Port of Mobile handling containers and bulk cargo and Birmingham sitting at the I-20/I-59/I-65 interchange that feeds automotive and steel plants. Reefer demand in Alabama is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in AL
KLLM Transport
Knight-Swift Transportation
Marten Transport
Prime Inc.
Driving job listings in Alabama
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Alabama
Birmingham
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Huntsville
Alabama
Montgomery
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Key Freight Routes in Alabama
I-65 (north-south spine)
I-20/59 (Birmingham corridor)
I-10 (Gulf Coast)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in AL
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers train new drivers)
- Understanding of reefer unit operation and temperature monitoring
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (FSMA)
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
- Willingness to work seasonal peak freight periods
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Reefer Trucking Jobs in Alabama — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Alabama?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Alabama. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
When is the busiest season for reefer drivers in Alabama?
Alabama sees reefer demand peak from April through August during produce and poultry season. Holiday frozen food shipments create a second peak in October through December.
Are trucking companies in Alabama hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Alabama is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in Alabama is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AL.