Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in New Mexico
Browse reefer trucking positions across New Mexico with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
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Key Cities
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Reefer Trucking in New Mexico
New Mexico sits where I-40 and I-25 cross at Albuquerque; Permian Basin energy freight, military installations, and Texas–Arizona through traffic shape state trucking. Reefer demand in New Mexico is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in NM
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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 New Mexico
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
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$50,000 - $70,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$41,000 - $58,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$52,000 - $73,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$40,000 - $56,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in New Mexico
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Farmington
New Mexico
Roswell
New Mexico
Key Freight Routes in New Mexico
1
I-40 (east-west through Albuquerque)
2
I-25 (north-south through Albuquerque)
3
I-10 (southern NM, Las Cruces to El Paso)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in NM
- 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 New Mexico — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in New Mexico?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
Reefer freight in New Mexico stays consistent year-round with frozen food and dairy distribution. Seasonal produce freight from southern and western states passes through NM during spring and summer, creating rate surges.
Are trucking companies in New Mexico hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in New Mexico is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in New Mexico is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NM.