About our OTR Trucking Company
Since 1925, Brakebush Transportation, a privately held, family-run trucking company, has been supplying customers across the continental United States with quality poultry products. With no obligations to shareholders, we pass the added benefits onto our drivers and staff. If you want to work for a trucking company that values your skillset, apply online or contact us with questions, 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 hiring in all New Hampshire counties including:
Hillsborough County | Rockingham County | Merrimack County | Strafford County | Grafton County | Cheshire County | Belknap County | Carroll 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
New Hampshire Trucking Facts
Now is a great time to be a long-haul truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members make well above the average annual earnings for New Hampshire truck drivers. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to hire more qualified drivers from across the state.
- $123,656 average New Hampshire truck driver salary (2024)
- +7% projected job growth of New Hampshire heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 7,490 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 NH
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) | Driving distance in hours |
| Manchester | 834 miles | 13.4 hours |
| Nashua | 818 miles | 13.1 hours |
| Concord | 849 miles | 13.6 hours |
| Derry | 827 miles | 13.2 hours |
| Dover | 858 miles | 13.9 hours |
| Rochester | 869 miles | 13.9 hours |
| Salem | 818 miles | 13.2 hours |
| Merrimack | 823 miles | 13.2 hours |
| Londonderry | 829 miles | 13.3 hours |
| Hudson | 818 miles | 13.1 hours |
| Keene | 798 miles | 13 hours |
| Bedford | 832 miles | 13.3 hours |
| Portsmouth | 849 miles | 13.8 hours |
| Goffstown | 839 miles | 13.5 hours |
| Durham | 857 miles | 13.9 hours |
| Laconia | 876 miles | 14.1 hours |
| Milford | 807 miles | 13.2 hours |
| Hampton | 838 miles | 13.6 hours |
| Exeter | 845 miles | 13.8 hours |
| Windham | 821 miles | 13.2 hours |
OTR Jobs for New Hampshire Truck Drivers
Take your over-the-road driving career out of New Hampshire to the next level with Brakebush. While you may be on the road 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 even the longest trips more worthwhile.
New Hampshire Solo Truck Driving Opportunities
Brakebush Transportation has the best solo trucking jobs in New Hampshire. Our solo drivers receive full benefits, great pay, and an enticing bonus structure that rewards hard work. If you want to advance your career with a reputable transportation company, apply today!
Rewarding Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush Transportation hires team drivers including husband and wife teams out of New Hampshire. 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. 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 New Hampshire Trucking Jobs
How much do CDL drivers make in NH?
CDL truck drivers in New Hampshire make on average $123,656 per year, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in New Hampshire?
A CDL in New Hampshire lasts for 5 years. Drivers must pass an eyesight test with a score of 20/40 with both eyes as a part of the renewal process.
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.