Access our pool of pre-screened reefer drivers in Delaware. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$56,000-$72,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Reefer Driver Requirements in Delaware
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years OTR with temperature-controlled experience
Wage Range:$56,000-$72,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Knowledge of reefer unit operation (Carrier, Thermo King)
Pre-trip temp monitoring and documentation experience
FSMA food safety compliance awareness
Ability to manage multi-stop temperature-sensitive deliveries
Delaware Market for Reefer Drivers
Top Cities for Reefer Hiring in Delaware
#1
Wilmington
#2
Dover
#3
Newark
#4
Middletown
Employers Driving Reefer Demand in Delaware
DuPontAmazon PHL7Perdue FarmsPort of WilmingtonWalmart DC
Why Hire Reefer Drivers in Delaware
No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here
Port of Wilmington handles fresh fruit imports — reefer demand
Strategic location on I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore
Our typical placement time for reefer drivers is 48-96 hours. In Delaware, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Reefer drivers in Delaware typically earn $56,000-$72,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Wilmington and Dover tend to offer the highest rates.
Reefer drivers in Delaware need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Delaware has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for reefer driver demand in Delaware are Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown. Major employers driving this demand include DuPont, Amazon PHL7, Perdue Farms.
Our Delaware reefer driver pool draws from 6,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here.