About our Refrigerated Trucking Company
Brakebush Transportation has been a family-owned trucking company since 1925 built on the commitment to quality. Since we have no obligations to shareholders, we pass the added perks like excellent pay and comprehensive benefits onto our drivers. If you’re a CDL-A driver looking for a job and want to work for a company that values your skillset, join Brakebush Transportation.
Apply now or contact us online.
Additional Reasons to Drive for Brakebush
- Private fleet with newer trucks
- Driver-friendly amenities including sleeper cabs, scale & toll bypass and more
- Top-rated logistics support
- Offered regular time home of at least 36 hours
- Rider and pet policies
- & more!
Brakebush is accepting applications from drivers in all Indiana counties including:
Marion County | Lake County | Allen County | Hamilton County | St. Joseph County | Elkhart County | Tippecanoe County | Vanderburgh County
Pay Rate:
- 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
+ To qualify with Brakebush Transportation, you must:
- Be 23 years or older
- Have 2 years of verifiable OTR experience
- Meet all DOT requirements and qualifications
+ Bonuses:
- $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.
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Benefits:
Brakebush received National Health Care Award for 2019 by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Health Insurance Health Saving plan & FLEX plan available
Life Insurance Basic term - company will provide coverage of $25,000 with option to purchase more
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
DOT Physical Reimbursement
Wellness Center for employees and family on medical plan
Paid Benefit Time (Vacation/Sick Days) 0 - 2 years: 13 days/yr
2 - 10 years: 18 days/yr
10 - 18 years: 23 days/yr
18+ years: 28 days/yr
401k - Company match
Holiday Pay Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Optional add-ons: Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability & Illness Plan
Long Term Disability & Illness Plan
Indiana Trucking Facts
Now is a great time to be a truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members average far above annual earnings for truck drivers in the state. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to accept qualified driver applications across the state.
- $84,913 average Indiana truck driver salary (2025)
- +7% projected job growth of Indiana heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 56,960 estimated heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2023)
Note: Metrics from Indeed and O*NET OnLine update frequently.
Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in IN
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (Wisconsin) | Driving distance in hours |
| Indianapolis | 384 miles | 6.2 hours |
| Fort Wayne | 358 miles | 6.7 hours |
| Evansville | 481 miles | 7.5 hours |
| South Bend | 294 miles | 5 hours |
| Carmel | 383 miles | 6.2 hours |
| Fishers | 388 miles | 6.3 hours |
| Bloomington | 433 miles | 7.1 hours |
| Hammond | 227 miles | 3.5 hours |
| Gary | 226 miles | 4 hours |
| Lafayette | 324 miles | 5.2 hours |
| Muncie | 429 miles | 6.9 hours |
| Noblesville | 378 miles | 6.2 hours |
| Terre Haute | 390 miles | 5.7 hours |
| Kokomo | 359 miles | 6.1 hours |
| Greenwood | 431 miles | 6.4 hours |
| Anderson | 396 miles | 6.5 hours |
| Elkhart | 315 miles | 5.3 hours |
| Mishawaka | 305 miles | 5.2 hours |
| Lawrence | 388 miles | 6.3 hours |
| West Lafayette | 323 miles | 5.3 hours |
OTR Jobs for Indiana Truck Drivers
Brakebush Transportation can help you advance your over-the-road driving career out of Indiana. While our drivers typically travel between 24 and 27 days per month, we offer each regular time off at home. Brakebush provides additional driver incentives like East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile) to make the long miles worthwhile.
Solo Trucking Jobs Worth the Trip
Looking for a solo trucking job in Indiana? Learn about Brakebush Transportation and our great pay and benefits. Additionally, Brakebush offers generous bonus structures and incentives for professional growth. Improve your career with Brakebush, apply today!
Available Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush Transportation accepts applications for team drivers including husband and wife teams. Earn a base pay rate of 33 cents per practical mile, plus East Coast premiums of 5 cents per practical mile. Inquire about our driver-rider policy for added comfort on the road.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions on Indiana Trucking Jobs
How much does a trucker make in Indiana?
Truck drivers in Indiana make an average of $84,913 per year, according to Indeed.
How long is an Indiana CDL valid for?
An Indiana CDL is valid 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.