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Choose a high-paying truck driving career with Brakebush Transportation out of Rhode Island.

  • $100,000+ annual earnings potential (mileage may vary)
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Generous bonus earnings program
  • Modern company-owned trucks
  • Regular offered time at home

Drive for a rewarding company with a rich history of putting drivers first. Your opportunity for a rewarding career on the road for our family-owned company is only a click away.

Experienced drivers with valid CDL-A licenses and excellent driving records are encouraged to apply. Trucks in our fleet feature satellite radio, HD satellite TV, invertors, scale & toll bypass and much more.

Reefer Truck Driving Jobs in Rhode Island
  • 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 Trucking Company

Brakebush Transportation has been a private, family-owned trucking company delivering poultry products across the United States since 1925. With no obligations to shareholders, added savings and benefits get passed onto you. See below our pay structures and benefits. Apply online or contact us with questions.

 

Brakebush is accepting applications in all Rhode Island counties including:

Providence County | Kent County | Washington County | Newport County | Bristol County 

Compensation Details:

  • 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

 

+ 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.

 

NEW Progressive Stop Pay Schedule:

  • 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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Rhode Island 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 accept qualified driver applications from across the state.

 

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 RI

Reefer driving jobs (starting location) Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) Driving distance in hours
Providence 766 miles 12.7 hours
Cranston 764 miles 12.6 hours
Warwick 760 miles 12.6 hours
Pawtucket 771 miles 12.7 hours
East Providence 767 miles 12.7 hours
Woonsocket 781 miles 12.4 hours
Cumberland 781 miles 12.8 hours
Coventry 751 miles 12.5 hours
North Providence 772 miles 12.8 hours
South Kingstown 749 miles 12.5 hours
Johnston 770 miles 12.7 hours
West Warwick 754 miles 12.5 hours
North Kingstown 754 miles 12.6 hours
Newport 765 miles 12.8 hours
Westerly 727 miles 12.2 hours
Bristol 781 miles 13.1 hours
Lincoln 773 miles 12.8 hours
Smithfield 765 miles 12.7 hours
Central Falls 772 miles 12.8 hours
Portsmouth 792 miles 13.0 hours

Rhode Island over the road jobs from Brakebush Transportation

OTR Jobs for Rhode Island Truck Drivers

Brakebush Transportation can level up your over-the-road driving career outside of Rhode Island. While you may travel between 24 and 27 days each month, we give our drivers consistent time off at home. Increase your earnings through our various bonus incentives, including East Coast premiums (10 cents for every practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent for every practical mile).

 

Rhode Island Solo Truck Driving Jobs

Brakebush Transport is the best place to work as a solo truck driver in Rhode Island. Our drivers receive fair pay, full benefits and generous bonuses for hard work. Apply today to make a step up in your career!

Team Driving Jobs

Get a team driving job at Brakebush Transportation. Our team driving programs make it worthwhile to share the road, whether you're a married couple looking to improve your income or a solo driver looking for a co-driver. View our pay schedule for teams, which includes a basic rate of 33 cents per practical mile and a premium of 5 cents for East Coast miles.

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Trucking Jobs

 

How much do CDL drivers make in Rhode Island?

CDL truck drivers in Rhode Island make on average $132,422 per year, or 32% above the national average, according to Indeed.

How long does a CDL last in Rhode Island?

A CDL in Rhode Island lasts for 5 years. Drivers aged 70 years and older must renew their CDL every 2 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.

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