Reefer Truck Driver in Illinois — Now Hiring

O Trucking LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

O Trucking LLC in Illinois seeks a Reefer truck driver to service Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Springfield, hauling temperature-controlled freight.

Operate reefer units maintaining -10°F to 60°F for produce, dairy, meat and pharmaceuticals. 24/7 dispatch support; choose loads; steady Midwest reefer demand guaranteed.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• Reefer trailer operation and maintenance capability preferred.
• Understanding of temperature compliance and pulp temp monitoring.
• Clean MVR and CSA record required.
• Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate temperature-controlled trailers and manage reefer units.
• Select and accept suitable loads with 24/7 dispatch support.
• Maintain compliance with temperature monitoring and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CDL-A license

Reefer operation

Temperature compliance

MVR/CSA awareness

Job description

Reefer truck driver opening in Illinois, serving Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield.

Temperature-controlled trailers maintaining -10°F to 60°F for produce, frozen goods, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals. Reefer units consume 0.5-1.5 gallons diesel per hour. Typical freight in Illinois: Food processing, Midwest dairy, Fresh produce, Frozen foods, Meat and poultry, Dairy products.

The Midwest's massive food production and processing industry drives consistent reefer demand in Illinois. Dairy from Wisconsin, corn and soybean products from Iowa, and meat processing from Nebraska all flow through Midwest cold-chain networks. Chicago is the region's reefer distribution hub, with outbound loads heading to every corner of the country.

Common Illinois lanes: Chicago food distribution hub, Midwest dairy from Wisconsin, Produce from California terminating Chicago.

Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America - more rail-to-truck transfers happen here than anywhere else in the country

Requirements: CDL-A license, Temperature-controlled trailer with functioning reefer unit, Reefer unit maintenance capability (or Thermo King/Carrier service agreement), Clean MVR and CSA record, Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability, Understanding of temperature compliance and pulp temp monitoring.

Typical pay for reefer work is $0.75-$1.40 per mile. This is a market estimate for the equipment type - the carrier confirms actual pay with you before placement.

24/7 dispatch support, no forced dispatch, choose your own loads.

CDL-A license; Temperature-controlled trailer with functioning reefer unit; Reefer unit maintenance capability (or Thermo King/Carrier service agreement); Clean MVR and CSA record; Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability; Understanding of temperature compliance and pulp temp monitoring