Hire Reefer Drivers in Colorado
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in Colorado. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
- Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Knowledge of reefer unit operation (Carrier, Thermo King)
- Pre-trip temp monitoring and documentation experience
- FSMA food safety compliance awareness
- Ability to manage multi-stop temperature-sensitive deliveries
Colorado Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Reefer Drivers Bring to Your Colorado Operation
- Higher per-mile rates than dry van — $0.05-$0.10/mile premium
- Strong seasonal demand creates overtime opportunities
- Less competition for loads due to specialized skill set
- Produce season (Oct-May) offers premium-paying lanes
- Growing pharmaceutical cold chain opens new high-value freight
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Hiring Reefer Drivers in Colorado — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In Colorado, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Reefer drivers in Colorado typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in Colorado need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado reefer driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.