OTR Reefer Trucking Job in Louisiana Join a Military Supporting Trucking Company

Take your trucking career to the next level with available OTR reefer trucking jobs at Brakebush Transportation. Enjoy great pay, full driver benefits, bonus-earning opportunities, comfort-focused trucks and regular time at home.

Curious how much you could make? While your mileage may vary, many of our OTR reefer drivers average $100,000 + annually.

Experienced OTR drivers with a CDL-A license and an excellent driving record are encouraged to apply. Treating employees, customers and other motorists on the road with utmost respect has always been a top requirement.

Pay Rates
Bonuses
Benefits

Hiring in Louisiana

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 Trucking Company

Brakebush Transportation is a family-owned company transporting fresh Brakebush poultry products nationwide. See the reasons we might be a good fit below, along with the bonuses and competitive benefits we offer drivers. Apply online or contact us with questions—we look forward to hearing from you.

How Brakebush Works for Louisiana CDL Drivers

Louisiana CDL drivers can run with Brakebush without moving out of state. Qualified OTR reefer drivers from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles and surrounding areas may connect into freight lanes serving the South, Midwest and East Coast. Our dedicated truck maintenance shops in Wisconsin and North Carolina support equipment service needs throughout the driving cycle. Home time is scheduled around freight flow, driver location and OTR dispatch planning.

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 Louisiana counties including:

Compensation Details:

Base Rate: $.60 per Practical Mile
Team Base Rate: $.33 per Practical Mile
Plus Performance Incentive: $.07 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

+ 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.

Stop Pay Structure:

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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Brakebush Transportation vs Competing Louisiana Trucking Averages

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 truck drivers in the state. And with a growing inventory, we're accepting applications from more qualified drivers in the state.

BRAKEBUSH TRANSPORTATION vs LOUISIANA AVERAGES
	LouisianaAvg. Truck Driver*	BrakebushOTR Reefer Driver
Annual Earnings	Statewide average:$83,053	Many drivers average $100,000+ annually
Weekly Pay Potential	Varies by employer	$1,730 - $2,500+ per week
Additional Pay	Employer dependent	Bonuses, east coast premium, safety, fuel mileage & PC bonuses
Benefits	Varies	Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays & more
Home Time	Varies	Minimum 34 hrs. home weekly
Equipment & Support	Varies	APU, sleeper cab, HD TV, SiriusXM, 24/7 driver support

*Source: Indeed Louisiana truck driver salary data (2026). External labor and compensation metrics update periodically. Individual results may vary.

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Across Louisiana

You can live anywhere in Florida and drive for Brakebush Transportation. Our closest terminal for many Louisiana drivers is in Irving, Texas. Distances and drive times are approximate.

Distance to Closest Brakebush Terminal from Major Louisiana Markets

New Orleans
509 miles
7.9 hours
Baton Rouge
429 miles
6.7 hours
Shreveport
200 miles
3.2 hours
Metairie
504 miles
7.7 hours
Lafayette
403 miles
6.1 hours
Lake Charles
352 miles
5.7 hours
Bossier City
199 miles
3.1 hours
Kenner
498 miles
7.6 hours

More Louisiana Communities We Hire From

Monroe
Alexandria
Houma
Prairieville
Marrero
New Iberia
Laplace
Central
Slidell
Terrytown
Chalmette
Ruston
And more…

Don’t see your city? We hire CDL-A drivers from all across Louisiana! Apply online today.

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Louisiana over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

OTR Trucking Jobs in Louisiana

Brakebush Transportation will help you advance your over-the-road driving career in Louisiana. While our OTR drivers typically travel for 24-27 days per month, we work with them to ensure they have regular time off at home. Boost your earnings by taking advantage of incentives like East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile).

Rewarding Solo Trucking Jobs

Solo trucking jobs at Brakebush Transportation are rewarding positions that offer independence and great pay. If you want to drive for a reputable transportation company that respects its drivers, look no further than Brakebush Transportation! Apply today to get started.

Offering Team Driving Jobs

Brakebush has rewarding team driving jobs available in Louisiana. Whether you're a husband and wife team, part of an established team with a coworker or someone looking for a co-driver on the job, we're accepting applications now. Our pay schedule for Louisiana team CDL jobs includes a base rate of 33 cents per practical mile and an East Coast premium of 5 cents per mile.

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

What CDL license do Louisiana drivers require to be hired by Brakebush?

Louisiana drivers must have a valid CDL-A license to be considered for Brakebush Transportation driving jobs. Applicants also need to meet DOT rules, Louisiana CDL requirements and Brakebush hiring qualifications.

Are Brakebush Louisiana trucking jobs OTR or local routes?

Brakebush Louisiana trucking jobs are OTR reefer positions rather than local routes. Louisiana drivers haul refrigerated loads across interstate lanes serving Southern, Midwestern and Eastern freight markets.

How much do truck drivers make in Louisiana?

Truck drivers in Louisiana make an average of $83,053 per year. Annual pay varies by experience, route type, employer, endorsements and miles driven. Many Brakebush Transportation drivers average $100,000+ annually, with bonus and premium pay opportunities.

Does Brakebush hire solo and team truck drivers?

Yes. Brakebush hires both solo CDL-A drivers and team truck drivers, including established teams and husband-and-wife teams.

What experience is required for Brakebush Louisiana CDL-A trucking jobs?

Brakebush CDL-A trucking jobs in Louisiana require 2 years of verifiable OTR driving experience. Drivers must show a safe driving history, strong reliability and the ability to meet DOT and company hiring standards.

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