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Moderate Demand

Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Delaware

Browse reefer trucking positions across Delaware with top carriers hiring now.

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Demand Level

Moderate

Top Carriers

5+ Hiring

Key Cities

5+ Markets

Reefer Trucking in Delaware

Delaware’s freight footprint is the Port of Wilmington plus I-95 through Wilmington; short-haul and DC work also uses US-13 and SR-1 down the Delmarva peninsula. Reefer demand in Delaware is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.

Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in DE

Crete Carrier Corporation

$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
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KLLM Transport

$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated
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Knight-Swift Transportation

$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
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Marten Transport

$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
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Prime Inc.

$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
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Driving job listings in Delaware

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.

Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Delaware

Wilmington

Delaware

Dover

Delaware

Newark

Delaware

Middletown

Delaware

Smyrna

Delaware

Key Freight Routes in Delaware

1

I-95 (Wilmington corridor)

2

US-13 (full state north-south)

3

DE-1 (Dover to beaches)

Requirements for Reefer Driving in DE

  • 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 Delaware — FAQs

How much do reefer truck drivers make in Delaware?

This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Delaware. 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 Delaware?

Reefer freight in Delaware stays consistent year-round with frozen food and dairy distribution. Seasonal produce freight from southern and western states passes through DE during spring and summer, creating rate surges.

Are trucking companies in Delaware hiring reefer drivers in 2026?

Yes — reefer driver demand in Delaware is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in Delaware is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in DE.