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$27.3K

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How much do trainee reefer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee reefer in Chicago, IL is $39,112.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,900.00 and $43,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Reefer vs Trainee Truck Driver?

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 Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,112 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Class A CDL- Reefer OTR $1300 -$1400! 2 Weeks Out -(Trainees Welcomed)

Gary, IN • On-site

Amwap Services LLC
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$1.3K - $1.4K/wk

Other

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Class A CDL- Reefer OTR $1300 -$1400! 2 Weeks Out -(Trainees Welcomed)

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

No accidents or incidents within past year

Please apply with updated resume

Or text

1. what city/ state

2. how much Tractor Trailer experience to

689 207 7311 (Text only)

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