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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee reefer in the United States is $37,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $42,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTrainee ReeferTrainee Truck Driver
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), Reefer-specific trainingCDL, general driving training
Work EnvironmentRefrigerated truck units, cold storage facilitiesOpen roads, highways, various terrains
Industry UsageFood, pharmaceuticals, perishable goodsGeneral freight, various cargo types

Both roles require a CDL and involve driving trucks, but Trainee Reefer focuses on refrigerated transport, while Trainee Truck Driver covers general freight. Reefer trainees learn to handle temperature-sensitive cargo, often in specialized environments, whereas truck driver trainees gain experience with diverse cargo and long-distance routes.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Reefer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,968 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Class A CDL-Eastern Regional Reefer- $1350! 2 Weeks OTR *Trainees *

A Man With a Plan Services LLC

Savannah, GA • On-site

$260 - $280/day

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Semi Truck Driver Needed

Please read entire ad

NO RECENT GRADS

No Sap Drivers- Hair Follicle Drug Screening

No accidents or incidents within past year

Must Have Valid Class A CDL

CDL address must match hiring area

Major carrier Nationwide Fleet, W2 + all benefits available -

Late Model Freightliner Cascadias-Automatics!

Must have 6 months 53' Tractor Trailer Experience within past year or start as Trainee*

Reefer OTR Eastern Half of Country

Drop & Hook, Live load/ Unload

2 weeks out

.59-.74 cpm based on experience

1600-2100 miles per week

$1300-$1400 Weekly Average!

*NO RECENT GRADS*

6 months 53' Tractor Trailer experience within past year required or start as trainee

*Trainees MUST BE 40 Days after CDL school completion*

NO RECENT GRADS

(Training Over the Road 4-6 Weeks. $650 Weekly Flat Rate During training)

No Sap Drivers

Hair Follicle Drug Screening


CLEAN CDL = No Accidents Incidents within past year