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Brakebush Transportation has been a growing trucking company since 1925, providing reefer drivers near Connecticut with a fulfilling driving career.

 

Your Next Trucking Opportunity:

  • Average $100,000+ in earnings annually (mileage may vary)
  • Drive a comfort-focused newer company truck
  • Full benefits include great insurance and 13 vacation days in your first year
  • Receive top logistics support
  • Enjoy a welcoming team culture

All experienced drivers with a valid CDL-A license and a clean driving record are encouraged to apply. We treat our drivers respectfully and expect them to do the same with our products, customers and drivers on the road.

Reefer Trucking Jobs in Connecticut
  • Top drivers average around $1,920/week
  • $1,730 - $2,500 a Week
  • Refer a Driver and Get $.01 Cent Per Mile Driven by That Referred Driver
  • 90%+ Driver Retention
  • 13 Sick/Vacation Days Upon Hiring and 10 Annual Paid Holidays 
  • Minimum 34 Hours at Home per Week
  • Tuition Reimbursement For Approved Coursework
  • Technical School Scholarship Opportunities for Children of Employees

About our Truck Driving Company

Brakebush Transportation is a family-owned company with a history in the poultry production and distribution industry since 1925. We offer exceptional benefits compared to our competitors and have no obligations to shareholders. If you want to work for a company that values your hard work and will reward you, Brakebush is the perfect place. See our pay structures and benefits below. Apply online or contact us with questions.

 

Brakebush is accepting applications in all Connecticut counties including:

Fairfield County | Hartford County | New Haven County | New London County | Litchfield County | Middlesex County | Tolland County | Windham County

Compensation Details:

  • Base Rate: $.60 per Practical Mile
  • Team Base Rate: $.33 per Practical Mile
  • Plus Performance Incentive: $.05 per Practical Mile
  • Plus Per Diem: $.05 per Practical Mile
  • East Coast Premium: $.10 per Practical Mile
  • Team East Coast Premium: $.05 per Practical Mile
  • Paid Weekly

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+ Job Requirements:

  • Be 23 years or older
  • Have 2 years of verifiable OTR experience
  • Meet all DOT requirements and qualifications
  • Have a valid Class A CDL

+ Additional Pay & Incentives:

  • $15 per hour detention pay after two hours
  • $15 per hour layover pay with a 24 - hour maximum of $165
  • Quarterly Safety Bonus: up to $.01 per Practical Mile
  • Quarterly Fuel Mileage Bonus: top achievers generally earn more than $500.00 per quarter
  • PC Miles Bonus: up to $.01 per Practical Mile
  • Annual Safety Bonus: After driving 250,000 safely, drivers can receive an additional $.001 per mile for all safe driving miles driven in their career at the company.

 

NEW Progressive Stop Pay Schedule:

  • 1st Stop Single - $30
  • 1st Stop Team - $15
  • 2nd Stop Single - $50
  • 2nd Stop Team - $25
  • 3rd Stop Single - $100
  • 3rd Stop Team - $50
  • 4th Stop & Additional Single - $150
  • 4th Stop & Additional Team - $75
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Drivers Benefits

Brakebush received National Health Care Award for 2019 by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

  • Health Insurance 
  • Life & AD&D Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Optional Accident Insurance
  • Optional Critical Illness Insurance
  • Wellness Center 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal & Financial Assistance
  • Chaplain Services
  • 401K - Company Match
  • Paid Benefit Time (Vacation/Sick Days) 
  • Holiday Pay 
  • Driver Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Brakebush Outlet Store Discount

What our drivers love about

“Everybody’s cool here. The shop is great. A lot of the office used to drive, so there are no problems there. You don’t run into people who know nothing about it.”

BrianTruck 64

“Just an awesome company to work for. You get great benefits and awesome people to work with.”

DaleTruck 82

“From everyone in the shop to everyone in the office—everybody is easy to deal with. If you ever have a question, everyone’s right on top of it.”

JasonTruck 91

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Connecticut Trucking Facts

Now is a great time to be a long-haul truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members make well above the average annual earnings for Connecticut truck drivers. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to hire more qualified drivers from across the state.

 

Note: Metrics from Indeed and O*NET OnLine update frequently.

 

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Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in CT

Reefer driving jobs (starting location) Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) Driving distance in hours
Bridgeport 647 miles 11.6 hours
New Haven 667 miles 11.8 hours
Stamford 629 miles 10.7 hours
Hartford 730 miles 11.4 hours
Waterbury 701 miles 10.9 hours
Norwalk 637 miles 10.8 hours
Danbury 675 miles 10.6 hours
New Britain 721 miles 11.3 hours
West Hartford 727 miles 11.4 hours
Greenwich 623 miles 10.6 hours
Fairfield 643 miles 11.7 hours
Hamden 698 miles 10.9 hours
Bristol 716 miles 11.3 hours
Meriden 713 miles 11.2 hours
Manchester 736 miles 11.5 hours
West Haven 664 miles 11.7 hours
Milford 659 miles 11.3 hours
Stratford 651 miles 11.7 hours
East Hartford 730 miles 11.4 hours
Middletown 718 miles 11.3 hours

Connecticut over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

Connecticut OTR Trucking Jobs

Take your over-the-road driving career out of Connecticut to the next level with Brakebush Transportation. While you may travel for 24–27 days a month, we work with our drivers to make sure they have regular time at home. With added incentives like East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile), your earning potential with us is sky-high.

 

Solo Truck Driving Positions in Connecticut

Solo truck driving positions are available at Brakebush Transportation. If you drive for us, you will be rewarded with great pay and unbeatable benefits. Enjoy guaranteed vacation days each year, a generous bonus structure and regular time at home. Apply today!

Available Team Driving Jobs

Brakebush Transportation also offers team driving jobs. Whether you're a husband and wife team or someone looking for a co-driver on the job, our program can help you enjoy time on the road while increasing your earnings. See our pay breakdown for Connecticut team drivers including a 33 cents per practical mile base rate and 5 cents per mile East Coast premium.

Connecticut team driving jobs from Brakebush

Trucking Jobs for Military Veterans

Searching for a rewarding career on the road? Brakebush is honored to employ veterans from across the country. Apply online to get started.

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Zero-Cost Maintenance, Maximum Uptime

Brakebush invests in your success with two company-owned maintenance facilities. This program eliminates downtime and keeps you earning, with all service and repairs handled at no cost to you.

  • No Out-of-Pocket ExpensesAll maintenance, service and repairs are paid for by Brakebush.
  • Priority In-House ServiceGet back on the road faster with expert technicians at our dedicated shops in Wisconsin and North Carolina.
  • Proven Commitment to SafetyProactive maintenance keeps equipment reliable, contributing to an industry-leading DOT accident rate of 0.33 per million miles.

Frequently Asked Questions on Truck Driving Jobs in Connecticut

 

How much do truckers make in CT?

Truck drivers in Connecticut make on average $130,277 per year or 28% above the national average, according to Indeed.

How long does a CDL last in CT?

A CDL license in Connecticut lasts for 4 years.

Truck Driving Applicant FAQs

Have a hiring-related question? Check out a few commonly asked questions below. View our full applicant FAQs list by clicking All Driver Applicant FAQs.

Are You Hiring?

We have a terminal in Westfield, WI, Thomasville, NC, and a yard in Charleston, MO. We also operate 18 trucks out of Irving, TX. We accept applications for all of those locations when we have an opening. Drivers do not necessarily have to live in those areas, but the truck is serviced in those areas.

How Much Can I Expect to Earn?

The average earnings for our truck drivers in 2024 was about $100,229 with several drivers earning over $130,000.

What Routes Will I Drive?

We do not have dedicated routes. Our dispatch is based on customer demand. Drivers do fall into a pattern where they go to the same customers and usually leave and return on the same days each week. It can vary by location and we like applicants to talk to someone in operation at the location they are applying for.

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