Reefer Truck Driver in Oregon

Reefer truck driver opening in Oregon, serving Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham.

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 Oregon:
Fresh produce, Frozen foods, Meat and poultry, Dairy products, Pharmaceuticals, Beverages.

Oregon is reefer paradise. California alone produces over 400 different agricultural commodities, with the Salinas Valley ("America's Salad Bowl") shipping lettuce 365 days a year. Washington's apple harvest, Oregon's berries, and Pacific Northwest seafood create one of the most diverse reefer freight markets in the country. Produce season rates push already-premium reefer pricing even higher.

Common Oregon lanes:
California produce (year-round), Pacific Northwest berries/apples, Seafood distribution West Coast.

Oregon's timber industry and Port of Portland provide consistent flatbed and dry van freight along the I-5 corridor

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