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Compensation & Schedule
Mileage + Hourly
Pay Structure
Load-Dependent
Start Time
Quarterly Bonuses
Performance Incentives
Position Overview
The Reefer Box Truck Driver operates company-owned refrigerated box trucks (16–26 ft) to deliver temperature-sensitive cargo on local and regional routes throughout Greater Houston and surrounding Texas areas. This position requires careful attention to cold chain protocols, efficient route execution, and professional customer service at every delivery stop.
Routes stay within 80–250 miles of Houston, with 4–7 stops per route. You'll drive throughout Houston and into Louisiana and Texas. Know your routes, build relationships with customers, and be home on a consistent schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate company refrigerated box trucks (16–26 ft) safely on all assigned routes
- Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) per FMCSA regulations
- Monitor, record, and maintain cargo temperature logs throughout each route
- Load and unload temperature-controlled freight using pallet jacks, liftgates, and hand trucks
- Verify cargo count and condition at pickup; note exceptions on bills of lading
- Obtain signatures and complete electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) in real time
- Navigate efficiently using GPS and dispatch routing instructions
- Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding delays, route changes, or issues
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle interior and refrigerated compartment
- Comply with all HOS regulations and maintain accurate ELD records
- Adhere to all FMCSA, FDA, and FSMA compliance standards on every run
Requirements
- Valid Texas Driver's License (Non-CDL considered | CDL-A/B preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of verifiable professional driving experience in box trucks or similar
- Clean MVR — no DUI/DWI, no reckless driving, no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years
- Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
- Physical ability to lift 75 lbs, operate liftgate, work in refrigerated environments
- Proficiency with ELD devices and ePOD applications
- Authorized to work in the United States; must pass background check
- No DUI/DWI convictions; clean criminal background
Preferred Qualifications
- CDL-B license with air brakes endorsement
- Experience with refrigerated freight and cold chain compliance
- HACCP or food safety awareness certification
- Familiarity with Houston and Texas regional delivery markets
- Experience operating vehicles equipped with reefer/TK refrigeration units
Benefits & Perks
- Sign-on bonus available
- Quarterly performance and safety bonuses
- Referral bonus available — bring great people, get rewarded
- Paid time off after 6 months + 8 paid holidays per year
- Company-provided tablet for ELD, load board, apps, and dispatch communication
- Low deadhead miles — efficient, well-planned routes
- Reliable home time — know exactly when you'll be home
- Join a company founded on safety — safety is never an afterthought here
- Bilingual support (English / Spanish)
How to Apply
Send your resume, a copy of your driver's license, and your current MVR to jobs@oryzoncold.com. You can also call or text us directly. We respond to every qualified applicant.
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