Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Moderate Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Utah
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Demand Level
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Key Cities
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Reefer Trucking in Utah
Utah freight hubs on Salt Lake City where I-15 and I-80 meet; inland distribution, mining, and Mountain West through lanes—not Pacific ports—define the market. Reefer demand in Utah is moderate, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in UT
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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 Utah
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 - $86,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/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 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $81,000/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
$54,000 - $76,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,500 - $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 Utah
Salt Lake City
Utah
West Valley City
Utah
Provo
Utah
St. George
Utah
Ogden
Utah
Key Freight Routes in Utah
1
I-15 (Salt Lake City to Las Vegas and Idaho)
2
I-80 (Salt Lake City to Reno and Wyoming)
3
I-70 (central Utah to Colorado)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in UT
- 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 Utah — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Utah?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Utah. 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 Utah?
Reefer freight in Utah stays consistent year-round with frozen food and dairy distribution. Seasonal produce freight from southern and western states passes through UT during spring and summer, creating rate surges.
Are trucking companies in Utah hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Utah is moderate heading into 2026. The reefer segment in Utah is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in UT.