Reefer Trucking Job in New York Join a Military Supporting Trucking Company

Drive for a family-owned trucking company that values your skillset. Brakebush Transportation is offering reefer trucking jobs to drivers out of New York. To show appreciation for the dedicated drivers in the Brakebush fleet, we provide modern vehicles with driver-friendly features to promote comfort and efficiency.

While your mileage could vary, many of our drivers average $100,000 annually. Take advantage of unbeatable perks alongside great pay including full benefits packages, onsite wellness centers and guaranteed time spent at home regularly.

Experienced drivers with a valid CDL-A license and a clean driving record are encouraged to apply. Our truck drivers are given the quality equipment and support they need to succeed.

Pay Rates
Bonuses
Benefits

Drive for Brakebush in New York

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 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:

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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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.

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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 over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

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.

New York 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 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.

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