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
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
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.
- $82,898 average Michigan truck driver salary (2025)
- +13% projected job growth of Michigan heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 60,510 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 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 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.
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 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.