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OTR 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 OTR 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 OTR reefer 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!

 

How Brakebush Works for Michigan CDL Drivers

Brakebush hires qualified Michigan CDL drivers for OTR reefer positions without requiring relocation. Drivers living near Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Flint and surrounding areas can connect into Midwest freight lanes before moving across longer refrigerated routes. Truck maintenance is handled through Brakebush’s dedicated service shops in Wisconsin and North Carolina. Home time is arranged around OTR schedules, freight direction and driver home location.

 

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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Brakebush Transportation vs Competing Michigan Trucking Averages

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.

BRAKEBUSH TRANSPORTATION vs MICHIGAN AVERAGES
 

MichiganAvg. Truck Driver*

BrakebushOTR Reefer Driver

Annual Earnings

Statewide average:$87,268

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 Michigan truck driver salary data (2026). External labor and compensation metrics update periodically. Individual results may vary.

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Across Michigan

You can live anywhere in Michigan and drive for Brakebush Transportation. Our closest terminal for many Michigan drivers is in Westfield, Wisconsin. Distances and drive times are approximate.

Distance to Closest Brakebush Terminal from Major Michigan Markets

  • 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

More Michigan Communities We Hire From

  • Dearborn
  • Livonia
  • Canton
  • Macomb
  • Troy
  • Westland
  • Farmington Hills
  • Shelby
  • Kalamazoo
  • Wyoming
  • Rochester Hills
  • Southfield
  • And more…

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

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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!

Michigan Team Driving Jobs

Brakebush offers rewarding team-driving jobs for established team drivers, husband and wife teams or individuals looking for a team truck-driving partner on the job. See our pay structure for Michigan team CDL jobs, 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

 

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

Michigan drivers need a valid CDL-A license to be hired by Brakebush Transportation. Applicants must also meet federal CDL rules, Michigan licensing requirements and Brakebush qualification standards.

Are Brakebush Michigan trucking jobs OTR or local routes?

Brakebush Michigan trucking jobs are OTR refrigerated freight routes instead of local delivery positions. Michigan drivers can stay based in-state while hauling freight across longer interstate lanes.

How much do truck drivers make in Michigan?

Truck drivers in Michigan make an average of $87,268 per year. Income depends on route type, experience, 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 driver teams and husband-and-wife teams.

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

Brakebush CDL-A trucking jobs in Michigan require 2 years of verifiable OTR experience. Drivers must bring a safe driving record, reliable work history and the ability to meet DOT and Brakebush requirements.

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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