Hire Reefer Drivers in New York
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in New York. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$60,000-$77,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
75,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in New York
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
- Wage Range:$60,000-$77,000/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
New York Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in New York
#1
New York City
#2
Buffalo
#3
Rochester
#4
Syracuse
#5
Albany
#6
Newburgh
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in New York
Amazon JFK8/JFK9Port of NY/NJSyscoFreshDirectWalmart DCs
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in New York
NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US
Port of NY/NJ serves the entire Northeast
Highest driver wages on the East Coast
I-81 corridor through upstate is a major freight artery
Diverse freight types from food to fashion to finance
What Our Reefer Drivers Bring to Your New York 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 New York — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In New York, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Reefer drivers in New York typically earn $60,000-$77,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. New York City and Buffalo tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in New York need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New York has 100+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in New York are New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon JFK8/JFK9, Port of NY/NJ, Sysco.
Our New York reefer driver pool draws from 75,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 72% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US.