About our Truck Driving Company
Brakebush Transportation has been a family-owned and operated business since 1925. With 4 locations spread across the nation, there's a Brakebush hub closest to you. Because we’re a family-first company, we have no obligations to shareholders - passing the benefits onto you. 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 Jersey counties including:
Bergen County | Middlesex County | Essex County | Hudson County | Monmouth County | Ocean County | Union County | Camden 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 Jersey 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 truck drivers in the state. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to hire more qualified drivers from across the state.
- $107,139 average New Jersey truck driver salary (2024)
- +13% projected job growth of New Jersey heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 53,260 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 NJ
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) | Driving distance in hours |
| Newark | 563 miles | 9.6 hours |
| Jersey City | 569 miles | 9.7 hours |
| Paterson | 606 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Elizabeth | 559 miles | 9.6 hours |
| Lakewood | 545 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Edison | 544 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Woodbridge | 550 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Toms River | 537 miles | 9.6 hours |
| Hamilton township | 538 miles | 8.9 hours |
| Clifton | 605 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Trenton | 530 miles | 8.8 hours |
| Brick | 556 miles | 9.5 hours |
| Camden | 501 miles | 8.1 hours |
| Cherry Hill | 505 miles | 8.4 hours |
| Passaic | 575 miles | 9.8 miles |
| Union City | 586 miles | 9.7 hours |
| Old Bridge | 544 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Franklin township | 549 miles | 9.4 hours |
| Middletown | 564 miles | 9.7 hours |
| Bayonne | 566 miles | 9.7 hours |
OTR Jobs for New Jersey Truck Drivers
Enhance your over-the-road driving career out of New Jersey with Brakebush. While it's common for drivers to travel 24 and 27 days each month, our drivers still receive regular time at home. Take advantage of our driver incentives like east coast premiums (10 cents for every practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent for every practical mile) that increase your earnings.
Solo Trucking Positions In New Jersey
Find the best solo trucking positions at Brakebush Transportation in New Jersey. Our drivers earn an excellent wage, receive full benefits, and we ensure they have regular home time. If you are looking to improve your career or simply need a change of pace, consider applying for our open positions today!
Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush offers team driving jobs. Our team driving programs make it worthwhile to share the road, whether you're a husband and wife truck driving team looking to improve your income or an individual looking for a co-driver. View our pay schedule, 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 New Jersey Trucking Jobs
How much does a truck driver make in NJ?
Truck drivers in New Jersey make on average $107,139 per year, according to Indeed.
How long is a CDL valid in New Jersey?
A CDL in New Jersey is valid for 4 years.
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.