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Why Reefer Drivers Run Blue
JR Schugel operates one of the most driver-focused refrigerated fleets in the country — and thanks to our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), every mile you run builds personal equity in the company. This isn't just a job. It's ownership.
Pay Miles
- $0.625 – $0.71 CPM* — premium reefer pay from day one
- 2,200 – 2,500+ miles/week average — consistent, temperature-controlled freight
- $1,500 in first-year bonuses — $500 onboarding + $1,000 vacation pay
- Bi-annual pay reviews — structured raises, not promises
- $2,000 unlimited referral bonus — no cap, no limits
- Detention, layover stop pay — your time is compensated
Equipment Built for Reefer Pros
- 2021+ trucks — APU, inverter, automatic transmission
- 2016 newer temperature-controlled trailers
- 100% no-touch freight
- No forced NYC dispatch
- Pet rider program
Benefits Built for the Long Haul
- Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- ESOP — become a part-owner of JR Schugel
- Full benefits details: www.jrschugelbenefits.com
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A
- Age 21+
- 12 months OTR or regional CDL-A experience within the last 3 years
- Refrigerated experience required
- Clean driving record
Ready to own your reefer career?? Call our recruiting team: (276) 409-8049
