Hire Reefer Drivers in North Dakota
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in North Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in North Dakota
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
North Dakota Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operatorsCargill (Fargo)Amazon FAR1Military basesTMobile DC
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
What Our Reefer Drivers Bring to Your North Dakota 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 North Dakota — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In North Dakota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Reefer drivers in North Dakota typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Fargo and Bismarck tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in North Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. Major employers driving this demand include Bakken oil field operators, Cargill (Fargo), Amazon FAR1.
Our North Dakota reefer driver pool draws from 6,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 56% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country.