Crete Carrier Corporation
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Flatbed
Very High Demand
Refrigerated (Reefer) Driver Jobs in Washington
Browse reefer trucking positions across Washington with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Very High
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Key Cities
5+ Markets
Reefer Trucking in Washington
Washington is a West Coast trade gateway via the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, with I-5 north–south and I-90 east to Spokane moving imports, aerospace, and Columbia Basin ag freight. Reefer demand in Washington is very high, with temperature-controlled freight shaped by the state's own food, ag, and grocery distribution patterns.
Top Companies Hiring Reefer Drivers in WA
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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 Washington
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
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$68,500 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$70,500 - $99,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$72,000 - $102,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$74,000 - $104,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$75,500 - $106,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$79,000 - $112,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$59,500 - $84,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$60,500 - $85,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$65,500 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$63,000 - $88,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Reefer Jobs in Washington
Seattle
Washington
Tacoma
Washington
Spokane
Washington
Vancouver
Washington
Everett
Washington
Key Freight Routes in Washington
1
I-5 (Seattle to Portland and Canada)
2
I-90 (Seattle to Spokane to Idaho)
3
I-82 (Yakima Valley agricultural corridor)
Requirements for Reefer Driving in WA
- 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 Washington — FAQs
How much do reefer truck drivers make in Washington?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for reefer drivers in Washington. 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 Washington?
Washington'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 Washington hiring reefer drivers in 2026?
Yes — reefer driver demand in Washington is very high heading into 2026. Washington is one of the top hiring markets for reefer drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in WA.