About Our Refrigerated Trucking Company
Brakebush Transportation transports poultry products nationwide to one of our four locations. We are family-owned and operated, offering great benefits and higher-than-average salaries to drivers. See additional reasons why this might be a great fit along with our superior pay and competitive benefits below. Apply now or contact us if you have any questions.
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 South Carolina counties including:
Greenville County | Richland County | Charleston County | Horry County | Spartanburg County | Lexington County | York County | Berkeley 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
South Carolina 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 South Carolina. And with a growing inventory, we're continuing to accept qualified driver applications from across the state.
- $82,000 average South Carolina truck driver salary (2025)
- +14% projected job growth of South Carolina heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 34,560 estimated South Carolina 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 SC
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) | Driving distance in hours |
| Charleston | 269 miles | 4 hours |
| Columbia | 153 miles | 2.5 hours |
| North Charleston | 260 miles | 3.9 hours |
| Mount Pleasant | 273 miles | 4.2 hours |
| Rock Hill | 84 miles | 1.5 hours |
| Greenville | 156 miles | 2.5 hours |
| Summerville | 248 miles | 3.7 hours |
| Goose Creek | 255 miles | 3.8 hours |
| Hilton Head Island | 307 miles | 4.7 hours |
| Sumter | 165 miles | 3 hours |
| Florence | 159 miles | 3 hours |
| Spartanburg | 129 miles | 2.3 hours |
| Myrtle Beach | 214 miles | 3.9 hours |
| Greer | 147 miles | 2.5 hours |
| Aiken | 206 miles | 3.3 hours |
| Anderson | 184 miles | 3 hours |
| Mauldin | 155 miles | 2.5 hours |
| Socastee | 212 miles | 3.8 hours |
| Hanahan | 258 miles | 4 hours |
| Conway | 200 miles | 3.5 hours |
South Carolina OTR Trucking Jobs
Take your career as an over-the-road driver out of South Carolina to the next level with Brakebush Transportation. While you may spend 24-27 days a month on the road, we work with our drivers to coordinate regular time at home. Your earning potential will be sky-high due to incentives like East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and a quarterly safety bonus (1 cent per practical mile).
Solo Truck Driving Opportunities in South Carolina
Brakebush Transport is a great place to work as a solo truck driver in South Carolina. Our family-owned transport company pays our drivers well, offers full benefits and uses a robust bonus structure to reward hard-working drivers. Submit an application today to get started!
Team Driving Jobs
Searching for a team truck driving job as a husband and wife? Brakebush is the answer. Whether you're a couple or someone looking for a co-driver to up your earnings, we have rewarding team driving positions. View our pay schedule for team drivers, which includes a base rate of $.33 per practical mile and an East Coast premium of $.05.
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 South Carolina Trucking Jobs
How much does a CDL truck driver make in South Carolina?
CDL truck drivers in South Carolina make an average of $82,000 per year, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a standard CDL is valid for 8 years, while a CDL with a hazardous material endorsement expires after 5 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.