CDL A Drivers

Join a fleet built for refrigerated excellence—and built around you. At J&R Schugel, our 2016 & newer temperature-controlled trailers, reliable nationwide lanes, and premium freight give CDL-A drivers the stability and momentum they expect from a company driven in Blue. With our elevated Reefer Pay Package, you’ll earn more on every mile while hauling the refrigerated products that keep America moving. We match your lifestyle with flexible home-time options and keep you comfortable in late-model equipment designed for real drivers. If you’re a proven CDL-A professional ready to own your path in a driver-powered, Blue-proud fleet, this is where your next chapter begins. 

CDL-A Refrigerated Truck Driver Pay & Miles 

• Pay Range: $0.64 – $0.72 CPM 

• Average 2,200 – 2,500+ miles/week (No Local Positions)

• Limited Time $5,000 sign on! 

• $250 Orientation Pay + $1,000 vacation pay 

• Monthly safety bonus based on performance 

• Bi-annual compensation reviews 

• Unlimited referral incentives – $2,000 per hired driver 

• Detention, layover & stop pay 

CDL-A Driver Benefits That Put You First 

• 2023+ trucks with APU, inverter & auto transmission 

• 100% no-touch freight 

• No forced NYC dispatch 

• Pet & rider program (bring your co-pilot!) 

• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) 

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Program (become a part-owner) 

For a full listing of our benefits package, visit . 

CDL-A Refrigerated Truck Driver Requirements 

• Minimum age: 21 

• Valid CDL-A 

• 6-12 months of recent OTR or regional CDL-A experience (within last 3 years) 

• Refrigerated experience 

• Safe driving record 

*Includes monthly performance sign-on pay during your first 6 months: $0.025 CPM (under 3 years exp.) or $0.05 CPM (3+ years exp.) based on miles & safe driving. Must be employed and in working status at payout. Bonuses are taxed as regular earnings. 

NOT ALL SANTAS WEAR RED SUITS. SOME DRIVE BLUE TRUCKS!

This holiday season, we're tipping our hats to the real Santas — the CDL-A truck drivers who keep America moving and deliver what families need to make the holidays special.

At J&R Schugel, we're looking for professional CDL-A drivers to join our team. If you're ready for your next driving opportunity, we'd love to have you behind the wheel with us.

Make J&R Schugel your next home on the road. Apply today!

From all of us at J&R Schugel, thank you to the drivers who make it all happen!