Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Georgia
Browse reefer trucking positions across Georgia with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
Ask the carrier
Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Georgia
Georgia’s freight spine is the Port of Savannah paired with Atlanta’s I-75/I-85/I-20 crossroads; Savannah–Atlanta and Southeast manufacturing lanes dominate carrier networks here. Reefer demand in Georgia 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 GA
KLLM Transport
Knight-Swift Transportation
Marten Transport
Prime Inc.
Driving job listings in Georgia
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.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,500 - $63,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
Georgia
Augusta
Georgia
Macon
Georgia
Columbus
Georgia
Key Freight Routes in Georgia
I-75 (Atlanta to Florida)
I-85 (Atlanta to Charlotte)
I-16 (Macon to Savannah port)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in GA
- 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 Georgia — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Georgia?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
Georgia 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 Georgia hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Georgia is very high heading into 2026. Georgia 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 GA.