About our OTR Trucking Company
Brakebush Transportation is a quality provider of frozen chicken products throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on treating our customers, suppliers and employees with respect. And with no obligations to shareholders, we pass the added benefits onto our staff. Apply today and contact us with any questions—we'd love to answer them.
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 New York counties including:
Kings County | Queens County | New York County | Suffolk County | Bronx County | Nassau County | Westchester County | Erie 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
+ To qualify with Brakebush Transportation, you must:
- Be 23 years or older
- Have 2 years of verifiable OTR experience
- Meet all DOT requirements and qualifications
+ 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 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.
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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 York Trucking Facts
Now is a great time to be a long-haul truck driver, especially at Brakebush Transportation. Many of our team members earn well beyond the average annual earnings for New York truck drivers. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to accept qualified driver applications from across the state.
- $114,405 average New York truck driver salary (2025)
- +22% projected job growth of New York heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 61,460 estimated heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2023)
Note: Metrics from Indeed and O*NET OnLine update frequently.
Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in NY
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) | Driving distance in hours |
| New York | 573 miles | 10 hours |
| Hempstead | 611 miles | 10.6 hours |
| Brookhaven | 651 miles | 11.2 hours |
| Islip | 633 miles | 10.9 hours |
| Oyster Bay | 627 miles | 10.9 hours |
| Buffalo | 620 miles | 9.8 hours |
| North Hempstead | 616 miles | 10.8 hours |
| Babylon | 627 miles | 10.9 hours |
| Rochester | 689 miles | 10.7 hours |
| Huntington | 631 miles | 11 hours |
| Yonkers | 605 miles | 10.3 hours |
| Syracuse | 691 miles | 10.6 hours |
| Ramapo | 620 miles | 9.6 hours |
| Amherst | 627 miles | 9.9 hours |
| Smithtown | 642 miles | 11.5 hours |
| Albany | 736 miles | 11.4 hours |
| Greece | 690 miles | 10.8 hours |
| Greenburgh | 612 miles | 10.4 hours |
| Clarkstown | 630 miles | 9.7 hours |
| Cheektowaga | 622 miles | 9.7 hours |
New York OTR Trucking Jobs
Enter into a fulfilling OTR job with Brakebush Transportation. While you may travel 24–27 days a month, our drivers receive regular time off at home. Thanks to added incentives including East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile), your earning potential with us is sky-high.
Solo Truck Driving Opportunities In New York
Brakebush Transportation has the best solo truck driving jobs in New York. Brakebush has been family-owned since 1925 and has been a great place to work for just as long. Our drivers receive competitive pay, full benefits, and an honest bonus structure that rewards hard work.
Available Team Driving Jobs
Whether you're a husband and wife team or someone looking for a co-driver on the job, Brakebush offers rewarding team driving jobs. See our pay breakdown for New York team drivers including a 33 cents per practical mile base rate and 5 cents per mile East Coast premium.
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 Truck Driving Jobs in New York
How much do CDL drivers make in NY?
CDL truck drivers in New York make on average $114,405 per year or 13% above the national average, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in New York?
A CDL in New York lasts for 8 years.
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.