Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
High Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Hawaii
Browse reefer trucking positions across Hawaii with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
High
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Hawaii
Hawaii trucking is island-based: containers arrive by ship at Honolulu and other island ports, then move short dray and local delivery routes—there is no contiguous highway link to the continental U.S. road network. Reefer demand in Hawaii is high, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in HI
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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 Hawaii
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
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,000 - $95,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,500 - $99,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,500 - $76,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,000 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaii
Hilo
Hawaii
Kailua-Kona
Hawaii
Kahului
Hawaii
Kailua
Hawaii
Key Freight Routes in Hawaii
1
H-1 (Honolulu metro, Oahu)
2
H-2 (North Shore, Oahu)
3
Hawaii Belt Road (Big Island)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in HI
- 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 Hawaii — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Hawaii?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Hawaii. 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii's produce season peaks from May through October, with grapes, citrus, and vegetables generating surge freight volumes. Winter months bring steady frozen food and dairy loads.
Are trucking companies in Hawaii hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Hawaii is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in Hawaii are actively recruiting reefer drivers with competitive pay packages and benefits to fill open positions. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in HI.