Californian looking for paid CDL training

You also spend more time getting loaded, I personally prefer dry, tank, or flats over refer. but to each there own. I maybe moving to St George, may change my mind on what to pull. Cox Trucking may look good ik I relocate

 

I don't like waiting, but being paid to wait makes it bearable.
I was always paid hourly or a set rate on waiting with reefers.
Gave me a chance to catch a nap before hitting the Interstate again and getting paid to do that.

 

Moving to Utah?

 

3 Benefits of Driving a Refrigerated Truck

1. Refrigerated Jobs = Longer Hauls

Statistics for some trucking companies show that reefer truck drivers typically average 600-700 miles per day, which is longer than dry van hauls that average around 450.

This is advantageous for drivers, meaning that they can make the most of their available driving hours.



2. A Steady Demand Guarantees Work

The demand for refrigerated products is on the rise and there’s no indication that it’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

For refrigerated truck drivers that means steady work year-round, unlike dry goods that experience highs and lows.

Demand for frozen or refrigerated goods also stays constant due to many of these products being made in the US. This keeps the demand domestic and less affected by overseas markets.

It also ensures a constant supply of work that gives refrigerated drivers more peace of mind regarding where to find the next haul.



3. Refrigerated Truck Drivers Can Haul Dry Vans

One more big perk of driving reefers is that you’re not just secluded to refrigerated loads, you can also haul dry vans.

This opens up more load flexibility since drivers can go back and forth between refrigerated goods and dry goods seamlessly. Reefers also generally have the same payloads as dry.

 

Not to mention hauling freezables in winter.

 

Sure beats the hell out of dry van, anytime. The money is better also and can see that in the weekly paychecks and at the end of the year.

 

When I ran refers back in the day, It was part of the job, like Los Angeles Produce Market or Hunts Point, dont miss either one, Grocery Warehouses, The dedicated drop n hook I like, Tankers were like that too, show up and either unload or drop n hook.

 

You won't regret, as a new driver, starting out in refrigerated. The crap about, "You have to crawl before you walk", is for babies, not for grown men & women.

 

I've heard something good about Dot.