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OTR 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 OTR 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 OTR 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 reefer truck drivers are given the quality equipment and support they need to succeed.

New York Reefer Trucking Jobs

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.

 

How Brakebush Works for New York CDL Drivers

New York CDL drivers do not need to relocate to drive for Brakebush. We hire qualified OTR reefer drivers living in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and surrounding areas, offering lanes across the East Coast, Midwest and Southern United States. Drivers rely on Brakebush’s dedicated truck maintenance network in Wisconsin and North Carolina for service support. Home time is planned based on dispatch flow, route timing and where each driver is based.

 

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

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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Brakebush Transportation vs Competing New York Trucking Averages

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.

BRAKEBUSH TRANSPORTATION vs NEW YORK AVERAGES
 

New YorkAvg. Truck Driver*

BrakebushOTR Reefer Driver

Annual Earnings

Statewide average:$82,283

Many drivers average $100,000+ annually

Weekly Pay Potential

Varies by employer

$1,730 - $2,500+ per week

Additional Pay

Employer dependent

Bonuses, east coast premium, safety, fuel mileage & PC bonuses

Benefits

Varies

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays & more

Home Time

Varies

Minimum 34 hrs. home weekly

Equipment & Support

Varies

APU, sleeper cab, HD TV, SiriusXM, 24/7 driver support

*Source: Indeed New York truck driver salary data (2026). External labor and compensation metrics update periodically. Individual results may vary.

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Across New York

You can live anywhere in New York and drive for Brakebush Transportation. Our closest terminal for many New York drivers is in Mocksville, North Carolina. Distances and drive times are approximate.

Distance to Closest Brakebush Terminal from Major New York Markets

  • 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

More New York Communities We Hire From

  • Rochester
  • Huntington
  • Yonkers
  • Syracuse
  • Ramapo
  • Amherst
  • Smithtown
  • Albany
  • Greece
  • Greenburgh
  • Clarkstown
  • Cheektowaga
  • And more…

Don’t see your city? We hire CDL-A drivers from all across New York! Apply online today.

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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 for established driving teams and solo drivers in need of a change. See our pay breakdown for New York team CDL jobs, including a 33 cents per practical mile base rate and a 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

 

What CDL license do New York drivers require to be hired by Brakebush?

New York drivers must have a valid CDL-A license to be hired by Brakebush Transportation. Applicants also need to meet federal CDL regulations, New York licensing requirements and Brakebush qualification standards.

Are Brakebush New York trucking jobs OTR or local routes?

Brakebush New York trucking jobs are OTR reefer positions, not local delivery routes. New York drivers haul refrigerated freight across set interstate freight lanes.

How much do truck drivers make in New York?

Truck drivers in New York make an average of $82,283 per year. Earnings vary by employer, route type, experience, endorsements and miles driven. Many Brakebush Transportation drivers average $100,000+ annually, with bonus and premium pay opportunities.

Does Brakebush hire solo and team truck drivers?

Yes. Brakebush hires solo CDL-A drivers and team truck drivers, including established teams and husband-and-wife teams.

What experience is required for Brakebush New York CDL-A trucking jobs?

Brakebush CDL-A trucking jobs in New York require 2 years of verifiable OTR experience. Drivers need a safe driving history, a dependable work record and the ability to meet DOT and company hiring criteria.

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.

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