Hire Reefer Drivers in Minnesota
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in Minnesota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
35,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in Minnesota
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
- Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/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
Minnesota Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in Minnesota
#1
Minneapolis
#2
St. Paul
#3
Duluth
#4
Rochester
#5
Bloomington
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in Minnesota
Target (multiple DCs)3MGeneral MillsCargillBest Buy DCUnitedHealth Group
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in Minnesota
Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume
No toll roads — operational cost savings
Strong food processing industry needs reliable reefer drivers
Iron Range mining provides seasonal flatbed demand
Corporate headquarters concentration creates diverse freight
What Our Reefer Drivers Bring to Your Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In Minnesota, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Reefer drivers in Minnesota typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Minneapolis and St. Paul tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in Minnesota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Minnesota has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in Minnesota are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester. Major employers driving this demand include Target (multiple DCs), 3M, General Mills.
Our Minnesota reefer driver pool draws from 35,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 62% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume.