About our Truck Driving Company
Brakebush Transportation is a private, family-owned trucking company with a history of delivering industry-leading poultry products to customers throughout the continental U.S. since 1925. With no obligations to shareholders, we pass the added benefits onto our drivers and staff. See below our pay structures and benefits. Apply now or contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Brakebush is hiring in all Montana counties including:
Yellowstone County | Missoula County | Gallatin County | Flathead County | Cascade County | Lewis and Clark County | Ravalli County | Silver Bow 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
+ 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 Miles
- 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
Montana Trucking Facts
Now is a great time to be a truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members average well above average annual earnings for truck drivers in the state. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to hire more qualified drivers from across the state.
- $97,458 average truck driver salary (2024)
- +9% projected job growth of Montana heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 7,250 estimated heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020)
Note: metrics from Indeed and O*NET OnLine update frequently.
Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in MT
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (Minnesota) | Driving distance in hours |
| Billings | 814 miles | 11.9 hours |
| Missoula | 1157 miles | 17.2 hours |
| Great Falls | 1032 miles | 15.8 hours |
| Bozeman | 956 miles | 14.3 hours |
| Butte-Silver Bow | 1040 miles | 15.7 hours |
| Helena | 1053 miles | 15.9 hours |
| Kalispell | 1246 miles | 19.1 hours |
| Havre | 1000 miles | 15.4 hours |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 1063 miles | 15.8 hours |
| Belgrade | 965 miles | 14.5 hours |
| Miles City | 726 miles | 10.5 hours |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 1049 miles | 16 hours |
| Helena Valley West Central | 1058 miles | 15.5 hours |
| Lockwood | 809 miles | 11.8 hours |
| Evergreen | 1248 miles | 19.1 hours |
| Whitefish | 1253 miles | 19.4 hours |
| Livingston | 929 miles | 13.7 hours |
| Laurel | 831 miles | 12.2 hours |
| Sidney | 729 miles | 11.3 hours |
| Lewistown | 937 miles | 14 hours |
OTR Jobs for Montana Truck Drivers
Brakebush Transportation can help you take your over-the-road driving career outside of Montana to the next level. While it's common for drivers to travel between 24 and 27 days each month, we coordinate with our drivers to offer regular time off at home. Brakebush offers extra driver incentives like east coast premiums (10 cents for every practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent for every practical mile) that make the long miles even more worthwhile.
Montana Solo Truck Driving Jobs
Solo truck driving jobs are available at Brakebush Transportation in Montana. Gain independence and flexibility with Brakebush, as well as opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to advance your career, apply today!
Available Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush Transportation hires team drivers including husbands and wives out of Montana. Enjoy a base pay rate of 33 cents per practical mile with added east coast premiums of 5 cents per practical mile as a team. Whether for couples, family members, friends, or even pets, ask about our driver rider policy for added comfort on the road.
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 Montana Trucking Jobs
How much do truckers make in Montana?
Truck drivers in Montana make, on average, $97,458 per year or 19% above the national average, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in Montana?
A CDL in Montana lasts for 4 years for drivers between 21 and 70 years old.
Have a Hiring Question? See 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 hire in 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?
We will soon have our figures for 2023 earnings to share. Our 2022 average was about $97,000 with several drivers earning 6 figures.
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.