CDL Class A Local Reefer Truck Driver (07.09.2026)

Indianapolis Fruit Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid holidays

2 weeks paid vacation

Paid training

Uniforms

Job summary

Indianapolis Fruit Company is hiring CDL A local reefer drivers to haul freight within a 400‑mile radius of Indianapolis and return home. Shifts start late at night and runs typically 12–14 hours, with 2 overnight trips per week and multiple days home each week.

Expect weekly pay via direct deposit, overtime after 40 hours, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k). The role emphasizes safe, compliant driving and staying within DOT rules, with paid training and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have CDL A license.
• Must have 12 months of verifiable tractor‑trailer driving experience.
• Drivers cannot have more than 6 points on their driving record at one time.
• Air‑brakes endorsements required.
• Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be able to pass a required pre‑employment drug screen.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Hiring radius: Drivers must live within 60 miles of Indianapolis, IN or be willing to relocate for this position.

Skills

CDL A license

DOT regulations

Weight lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Indianapolis Fruit – CDL A Local Reefer Drivers

Drivers will haul freight within a 400‑mile radius of Indianapolis and return home. 10‑hour rests often keep drivers overnight with an immediate return home. Drivers are out two overnights a week and have multiple days home each week.

Compensation

• Average Annual Earnings: $90,000 – $100,000+
• Base Rate: $29.00/hour with 55–60 average hours per week
  • Overtime paid after 40 hours worked
  • Scheduled annual increases
• Additional Pay Incentives
• Loyalty Performance Bonuses are available
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (starting 90 days of employment)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match after 1 year
• Paid: 4 working holidays & 2 non‑working holidays
• 2‑weeks paid vacation per calendar year and 3 PTO days per year (prorated during first year)
• Paid training and paid orientation
• Uniforms, anniversary gift cards, appreciation grab bags, etc.

Home Time, Route & Schedule

• Home Time: Out & Back runs with 10‑hour rest often keeping drivers out overnight. Drivers are out two overnights a week with multiple days home each week.
• Schedule: Dispatch Monday to Saturday with schedules varying 5–6 days per week. Work week starts Sunday night / Monday morning.
• Shift: Typically starts between 12 am – 5 am. Workday is typically 12–14 hours per day.
  • Some weekend/holiday work will be required (all off Thanksgiving & Christmas)
• Route: Drivers will drive throughout the Midwest surrounding Indianapolis.
  • Must be flexible with route changes
  • Routes can have 3–10 stops per day
  • Palletised freight, dock deliveries to grocery warehouses and retail chains in IN, IL, KY, OH, MI, MO, TN, WI & WV
• Level of Touch: unload pallets using manual pallet jack; some pallet breakdown and hand unload
  • Must be able to use a manual pallet jack / occasional hand unload

Equipment

• Freightliner M2 Reefer Trucks & Conventional Tractors
  • All trucks are late models, never older than 5 years as new inventory is always added
  • Transmission: Automatic
• If drivers are not in a sleeper cab, hotel accommodations will be arranged

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have CDL A license
  • Drivers with a CDL B license are still encouraged to express interest – our team has opportunities for you that we would love to discuss with you!
• Must have 12 months of verifiable tractor‑trailer driving experience
• Drivers cannot have more than 6 points on their driving record at one time
• Air‑brakes endorsements required
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a required pre‑employment drug screen
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Hiring radius: Drivers must live within 60 miles of Indianapolis, IN or be willing to relocate for this position

Physical abilities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.