Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
High Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Oregon
Browse reefer trucking positions across Oregon with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Oregon
Oregon is a West Coast / Pacific Northwest freight state anchored by the Port of Portland and I-5 between California and Washington, with timber and Columbia River corridor traffic. Reefer demand in Oregon is high, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in OR
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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 Oregon
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
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$67,000 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$74,500 - $105,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$61,500 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Oregon
Portland
Oregon
Salem
Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
Bend
Oregon
Medford
Oregon
Key Freight Routes in Oregon
1
I-5 (Portland to California and Washington)
2
I-84 (Portland to Boise through Columbia Gorge)
3
US-97 (central Oregon north-south)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in OR
- 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 Oregon — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Oregon?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
Oregon'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 Oregon hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Oregon is high heading into 2026. Carriers operating in Oregon 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 OR.