Hire Reefer Drivers in Pennsylvania
Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in Pennsylvania. 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
72,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)FedEx GroundWalmart DCsHersheyGiant Food
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Reefer Drivers Bring to Your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQ
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In Pennsylvania, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Reefer drivers in Pennsylvania typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in Pennsylvania need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Pennsylvania has 90+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), FedEx Ground, Walmart DCs.
Our Pennsylvania reefer driver pool draws from 72,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast.