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

Join Brakebush Transportation to be a part of a trucking fleet committed to high standards and quality service. When you take an OTR reefer trucking job out of Missouri with us, you’ll be treated to great pay, full benefits, a generous bonus structure and regular time at home. All of the 73 trucks and 230 trailers in our fleet are equipped with modern, driver-friendly features that make time on the road more efficient and comfortable.

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 OTR drivers with excellent driving records are encouraged to apply. We treat our drivers with respect and expect them to do the same for our customers, products and other motorists.

Reefer Trucking Jobs Missouri

Missouri Truckers Choose To Drive For Brakebush

  • 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 Refrigerated Trucking Company

Brakebush Transportation has been a leader in the transportation industry since 1925. Our Missouri drivers enjoy great benefits and above-average pay since we are privately owned with no obligations to shareholders. We want to bring on experienced drivers for our CDL jobs in 2025. See more reasons Brakebush Transportation would be a great fit to advance your career and view our full pay and benefits packages below. Apply online or contact us with questions about our trucking jobs in Missouri—we'd love to hear from you.

 

How Brakebush Works for Missouri CDL Drivers

Missouri CDL drivers can run OTR reefer freight for Brakebush while continuing to live in Missouri. Drivers from St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, Jefferson City and surrounding areas benefit from a central location with strong Midwest freight access. Trucks are serviced through Brakebush’s dedicated maintenance network in Wisconsin and North Carolina. Home time is planned around dispatch flow, freight availability and each driver’s home terminal area.

 

Brakebush Transportation Missouri Location:

700 South Chestnut St.

Charleston, MO 63834

 

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 throughout Missouri including:

St. Louis County | Jackson County | St. Charles County | Greene County | Clay County | Jefferson County | Boone County | Jasper County | Mississippi County |Charleston

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 Missouri Trucking Averages

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

BRAKEBUSH TRANSPORTATION vs MISSOURI AVERAGES
 

MissouriAvg. Truck Driver*

BrakebushOTR Reefer Driver

Annual Earnings

Statewide average:$56,830

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: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. External labor and compensation metrics update periodically. Individual results may vary.

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Across Missouri

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

Distance to Closest Brakebush Terminal from Major Missouri Markets

  • Kansas City
    523 miles
    8 hours
  • St. Louis
    414 miles
    5.7 hours
  • Springfield
    613 miles
    8.8 hours
  • Columbia
    462 miles
    7.5 hours
  • Independence
    525 miles
    8 hours
  • Lee's Summit
    537 miles
    8.3 hours
  • O'Fallon
    439 miles
    6.1 hours
  • St. Joseph
    5.6 miles
    7.8 hours

More Missouri Communities We Hire From

  • St. Charles
  • St. Peters
  • Blue Springs
  • Florissant
  • Joplin
  • Chesterfield
  • Jefferson City
  • Cape Girardeau
  • Wentzville
  • Oakville
  • Wildwood
  • University City
  • And more…

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

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Missouri over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

OTR Truck Driving Jobs in Missouri

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

 

Solo Truck Driving Opportunities in Missouri

Drive for Brakebush Transportation for full benefits, great pay and opportunities for professional growth. Brakebush is a family-owned transportation company with the best solo trucking jobs in Missouri. Apply today to get started!

Team Driving Jobs for Missouri Truckers

Brakebush offers lucrative team-driving jobs in Missouri. Whether you're a husband-and-wife truck driving team, another established team or an individual looking for a co-driver, our Missouri team CDL jobs could be a great fit. See our team pay structure, 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 Missouri

 

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

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

Are Brakebush Missouri trucking jobs OTR or local routes?

Brakebush Missouri trucking jobs are OTR reefer positions, not local routes. Missouri-based drivers haul refrigerated freight across longer interstate lanes with practical access to Midwest freight networks.

How much do truck drivers make in Missouri?

Truck drivers in Missouri make an average of $88,029 per year. Pay can vary by route type, company, experience, 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 solo CDL-A drivers and team truck drivers, including established teams and husband-and-wife teams.

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

Brakebush CDL-A trucking jobs in Missouri require 2 years of verifiable OTR experience. Drivers need a solid safety record, steady work history and the ability to meet DOT and Brakebush hiring criteria.

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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