Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in New York
Browse reefer trucking positions across New York with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in New York
New York freight splits between New York City metro / port demand downstate and the I-90 Thruway corridor upstate through Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Reefer demand in New York is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in NY
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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 York
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
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$76,500 - $107,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in New York
New York City
New York
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
New York
Syracuse
New York
Albany
New York
Key Freight Routes in New York
1
I-87 (NYC to Albany, Thruway)
2
I-90 (Albany to Buffalo, Thruway)
3
I-95 (NYC to Connecticut)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in NY
- 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 York — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in New York?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in New York. 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 York?
Reefer freight in New York stays consistent year-round with frozen food and dairy distribution. Seasonal produce freight from southern and western states passes through NY during spring and summer, creating rate surges.
Are trucking companies in New York hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in New York is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in New York is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NY.