Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Very High Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Florida
Browse reefer trucking positions across Florida with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Florida
Florida freight is built around the Ports of Miami, Everglades, Jacksonville, and Tampa, plus year-round consumer demand on I-95, I-75, and I-4 through Orlando—more inbound than outbound on many lanes. Reefer demand in Florida is very high, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in FL
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KLLM Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated
Knight-Swift Transportation
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Marten Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Driving job listings in Florida
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 Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Key Freight Routes in Florida
1
I-95 (East Coast Jacksonville to Miami)
2
I-75 (Central/West FL to Georgia)
3
I-4 (Tampa to Orlando to Daytona)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in FL
- 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 Florida — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Florida?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Florida. 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 Florida?
Florida 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 Florida hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Florida is very high heading into 2026. Florida is one of the top hiring markets for reefer drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in FL.