Refrigerated Truck Driver

Coastal Elite Pro; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a CDL A Truck Driver to transport temperature-controlled freight for major food and consumer brands using late-model tractors and reefers across regional and national lanes.

You will maintain trailer temperature and monitor reefer performance, ensuring cargo quality, while complying with DOT/FMCSA regulations and maintaining logs. The role requires thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and proactive communication with dispatch.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A.
• Strong safety focus and ability to comply with DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Competence with electronic logs/documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage temperature-controlled equipment and respond to operational needs.
• Clear communication skills and customer-oriented professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Safely pickup and deliver across regional and national lanes.
• Maintain trailer temperature and monitor reefer performance.
• Follow DOT/FMCSA regulations and maintain logs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Coordinate load details with dispatch and communicate exceptions.
• Provide professional customer service during deliveries.

Skills

CDL A

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Safety focus

Customer service

Tools

Electronic logs

Job description

CDL A Truck Driver responsible for transporting temperature-controlled freight for major food and consumer brands using late-model, fuel-efficient tractors and reefers.

Key Duties

• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely pickup and delivery across regional and national lanes.
• Maintain trailer temperature and monitor reefer performance to protect cargo quality.
• Follow all DOT/FMCSA regulations; complete accurate logs and electronic documentation.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any issues.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch to coordinate load details and exceptions.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service throughout each delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid CDL A.
• Strong safety focus and ability to comply with DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Competence with electronic logs/documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage temperature-controlled equipment and respond to operational needs.
• Clear communication skills and customer-oriented professionalism.