CDL-A Reefer Truck Driver Jobs
Big River Transfer — Memphis, TN
Big River Transfer is building its reefer division and looking for experienced CDL-A Reefer drivers to grow with us. Get in early — competitive CPM, temperature-sensitive freight, and a small team where you're not just a number. Nationwide hiring — preference for drivers within 250 miles of Memphis.
Pay & Benefits
Here's exactly what you can expect driving reefer for Big River Transfer.
Base Pay
- Base CPM: $0.55–$0.70/mile based on experience
- Detention: $25/hour after 3 hours
- Driver Assist: $25/hour
- Local Work: $25/hour (≤65 miles)
Bonuses
- Safety Bonus: Up to $250/quarter
- 100K Miles: $1,000 milestone bonus
- 500K Miles: $5,000 milestone bonus
- Customer Referral: $1,000
- Driver Referral: $1,000 total
What Comes With the Job
- Get in early on a growing reefer division — your feedback shapes how we run it
- Temperature-sensitive freight through our nationwide brokerage network
- PrePass installed — no fumbling for toll payments
- Rider & pet policy available
- Small, responsive dispatch team — you talk to real people, not a call center
- Nationwide load network — consistent freight, predictable miles
- Access to flatbed positions if you want to cross-train
What You'll Haul
Our reefer loads run through our full-service brokerage network, giving you access to a wide variety of temperature-sensitive freight across all 48 states.
Requirements
What we look for in a reefer driver.
Required
- CDL-A license (current & valid)
- Minimum 1 year OTR experience
- Clean MVR (no major violations in past 3 years)
- Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen
- Comfort monitoring and recording trailer temperatures
Preferred (Not Required)
- Prior reefer or temperature-sensitive experience
- Food-grade hauling experience
- Located within 250 miles of Memphis, TN
- Familiar with Thermo King or Carrier unit operation
Home Base: Memphis, TN — Hiring Nationwide
Our operations are based in Memphis, TN. We prefer drivers within 250 miles (covering TN, MS, AR, parts of AL, MO, KY), but we hire qualified CDL-A reefer drivers from anywhere in the US.
Apply for CDL-A Reefer Position
Start with the basics — takes 30 seconds.
Prefer to call? (901) 295-9066 or email dispatch@bigrivertransfer.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from reefer drivers considering Big River Transfer.
Ready to Drive Reefer for Big River?
Apply online or call us directly. We respond fast — typically same business day.