A Rewarding Trucking Job
Brakebush Transportation has been delivering industry-leading Brakebush chicken products nationwide since 1925. Because we’re family-owned, we have no obligations to shareholders - passing the added benefits onto our drivers and staff. We only ask you to show respect to our customers, products, and other drivers. Apply online or contact us with 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 hiring in all South Dakota counties including:
Minnehaha County | Pennington County | Lincoln County | Brown County | Brookings County | Codington County | Meade County | Lawrence 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
+ 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 Miles
- 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 Dakota 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 hire more qualified drivers from across the state.
- $137,317 average South Dakota truck driver salary (2024)
- +9% projected job growth of South Dakota heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 7,700 estimated heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020)
Note: metrics from Indeed and O*NET OnLine update frequently.
Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in SD
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (Minnesota) | Driving distance in hours |
| Sioux Falls | 163 miles | 2.5 hours |
| Rapid City | 501 miles | 7 hours |
| Aberdeen | 313 miles | 5.5 hours |
| Brookings | 212 miles | 3.1 hours |
| Watertown | 258 miles | 3.7 hours |
| Mitchell | 227 miles | 3.4 hours |
| Yankton | 241 miles | 3.7 hours |
| Huron | 279 miles | 4.2 hours |
| Pierre | 378 miles | 5.4 hours |
| Spearfish | 545 miles | 7.6 hours |
| Box Elder | 491 miles | 6.9 hours |
| Vermillion | 224 miles | 3.3 hours |
| Brandon | 152 miles | 2.3 hours |
| Sturgis | 526 miles | 7.4 hours |
| Harrisburg | 170 miles | 2.6 hours |
| Madison | 206 miles | 3.1 hours |
| Belle Fourche | 552 miles | 7.8 hours |
| Tea | 173 miles | 2.6 hours |
| Dell Rapids | 173 miles | 2.6 hours |
| Milbank | 212 miles | 4 hours |
OTR Jobs for South Dakota Truck Drivers
Brakebush Transportation can help you take your over-the-road driving career outside of South Dakota to the next level. While it's common for you to travel between 24 and 27 days each month, we give our drivers regular time off at home. Take advantage of extra driver incentives like east coast premiums (10 cents for every practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent for every practical mile) that make the long miles even more worth it.
South Dakota Solo Truck Driving Open Positions
Brakebush Transportation has been family-owned since 1925 and is not your average transportation company. We are looking for solo truck drivers in South Dakota and are offering great pay, full benefits, and bonuses. Apply today!
Available Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush Transportation hires team drivers including husband and wife teams. Enjoy a base pay rate of 33 cents per practical mile with added east coast premiums of 5 cents per practical mile. Ask about our rider policy for added comfort on the road.
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 Dakota Trucking Jobs
How much does the average trucker make in South Dakota?
The average trucker makes $137,317 per year or 13% above the national average, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in South Dakota?
A CDL lasts for 5 years in South Dakota.
Have a Hiring Question? See 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 hire in 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?
We will soon have our figures for 2023 earnings to share. Our 2022 average was about $97,000 with several drivers earning 6 figures.
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.