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Reefer Trucking Job in Michigan Join a Military Supporting Trucking Company

Drive for a poultry production and transportation company that values your hard work and dedication. Brakebush is offering rewarding reefer trucking jobs to drivers out of Michigan. Enjoy great pay, full benefits, bonus earnings and regular time off at home. Our fleet of 73 trucks and 230 trailers is optimized to help drivers be more efficient and comfortable on the road.

 

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

Experienced CDL-A licensed drivers with excellent driving records are encouraged to apply. We only ask you to treat employees, suppliers and other motorists on the road with respect.

Reefer Trucking Jobs Michigan

What Can Michigan Trucking Applicants Expect?

  • 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 OTR Trucking Company

Brakebush has been a leader in the transportation industry since 1925. As a family-owned trucking company with no obligations to shareholders, we pass the savings on to our drivers. See more reasons to drive for Brakebush, including our superior pay and competitive benefits, below.  Apply online or contact us with questions about our driving jobs in Michigan. We are looking for experienced drivers for our open CDL jobs in 2025. We’d love to hear from you!

 

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 in all Michigan counties including:

Wayne County | Oakland County | Macomb County | Kent County | Genesee County | Washtenaw County | Ingham County | Ottawa County

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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Michigan Trucking Facts

Now is a great time to be a truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members make well above average annual earnings for statewide truck drivers. And with a growing inventory, we're accepting applications from qualified drivers throughout 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 MI

Reefer driving jobs (starting location) Distance to our closest HQ (Wisconsin) Driving distance in hours
Detroit 486 miles 7.8 hours
Grand Rapids 382 miles 6.3 hours
Warren 495 miles 8 hours
Sterling Heights 499 miles 8 hours
Ann Arbor 383 miles 7.4 hours
Lansing 422 miles 6.9 hours
Clinton Charter Township 503 miles 8.2 hours
Flint 477 miles 7.7 hours
Dearborn 488 miles 8 hours
Livonia 395 miles 7.5 hours
Canton 468 miles 7.8 hours
Macomb 511 miles 8.4 hours
Troy 499 miles 8.2 hours
Westland 396 miles 7.6 hours
Farmington Hills 474 miles 7.7 hours
Shelby 418 miles 7 hours
Kalamazoo 350 miles 6 hours
Wyoming 258 miles 5.6 hours
Rochester Hills 405 miles 7.7 hours
Southfield 393 miles 7.5 hours

Michigan over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

Michigan OTR Trucking Jobs

Join Brakebush Transportation for a rewarding OTR job out of Michigan. While you may be on the road for 24-27 days a month, our drivers enjoy regular time off at home. Boost your earnings with additional driver incentives such as East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile).

 

Rewarding Solo Trucking Opportunities

Brakebush Transportation is a family-owned transportation company looking for experienced solo truck drivers. We offer full benefits, great pay and a host of incentives for professional growth. If you are interested in solo trucking opportunities in Michigan, apply today!

Team Driving Jobs

Brakebush offers rewarding team-driving jobs for husband and wife teams or individuals looking for a team truck-driving partner on the job. See our pay structure for team drivers, which includes a base rate of 33 cents per practical mile and an East Coast premium of 5 cents per mile.

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 Michigan

 

How much do Michigan truck driving jobs pay?

Truck drivers in Michigan make on average $82,898 per year, according to Indeed.

How long is a CDL license valid for in Michigan?

A CDL license is valid for 4 years in Michigan.

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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