Brakebush Transportation connect with you via Facebook

Reefer Trucking Job in West Virginia Join a Military Supporting Trucking Company

Delivering poultry products since 1925, Brakebush Transportation is not your average transportation company. Our fleet is modernized with features that provide over-the-road drivers added comfort on the road. When you drive with us, you'll have access to benefits like significant health insurance coverage, regular at-home time and a competitive earnings structure that helps many of our drivers average $100,000 in earnings. While your mileage may vary, this could be you too.

We are looking for experienced, professional Virginia OTR drivers with excellent driving records to fill urgent positions. We only ask you to treat employees, suppliers and other motorists on the road with respect.

West Virginia Reefer Truck Driver Jobs
  • 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 Truck Driving Company

Brakebush Transportation is a leading supplier of high-quality chicken products across the United States. We are a family-owned, private trucking company with no obligations to shareholders. This allows us to pass the additional savings onto our drivers through increased earnings and benefits packages. See more reasons why Brakebush might be a great fit for you along with our full compensation and benefits packages below. Apply now or contact us with questions—we'd love to hear from you.

 

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 West Virginia counties including:

Kanawha County | Berkeley County | Monongalia County | Cabell County | Wood County | Raleigh County | Harrison County | Mercer 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
Apply Online!

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

View All Testimonials

West Virginia 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. 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.

 

Apply Online!

Driving Distance to our Nearest HQ for Reefer Trucking Careers in WV

Reefer driving jobs (starting location) Distance to our closest HQ (North Carolina) Driving distance in hours
Charleston 228 miles 3.9 hours
Huntington 281 miles 4.6 hours
Morgantown 340 miles 5.5 hours
Parkersburg 305 miles 4.9 hours
Wheeling 406 miles 6.3 hours
Fairmont 323 miles 5.2 hours
Weirton 425 miles 6.7 hours
Martinsburg 350 miles 5.5 hours
Beckley 171 miles 3 hours
Clarksburg 309 miles 5.1 hours
South Charleston 232 miles 4.2 hours
Vienna 313 miles 5.1 hours
St. Albans 239 miles 4.2 hours
Bluefield 134 miles 2.3 hours
Bridgeport 307 miles 5 hours
Moundsville 377 miles 6.2 hours
Oak Hill 186 miles 3.3 hours
Dunbar 234 miles 4.2 hours
Elkins 321 miles 5.3 hours
Hurricane 253 miles 4.3 hours

over the road jobs for West Virginia drivers

OTR Jobs for West Virginia Drivers

There are clear advantages to elevating your over-the-road driving career out of West Virginia with Brakebush Transportation. While you may travel for 24–27 days a month, we work with our drivers to make sure they have regular time off at home. Up your earnings with our added incentives including East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile).

 

Solo Trucking Jobs in West Virginia

Brakebush Transportation has the greatest solo truck driving jobs in West Virginia. Since 1925, Brakebush has been a family-run business and a terrific place to work. Our drivers enjoy full benefits, fair bonus structures and competitive pay for their efforts. Apply today!

Rewarding Team Driving Jobs

Whether you’re a husband and wife team or someone looking for a co-driver to up your earnings, Brakebush has rewarding team driving jobs. See our pay breakdown for West Virginia team drivers including a $.33 per practical mile base rate and 5 cents per mile East Coast premium.

West Virginia 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.

Apply Now

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 West Virginia Trucking Jobs

 

How much do truckers make in WV?

Truck drivers in West Virginia make on average $116,079 per year, according to Indeed.

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.

All Driver Applicant FAQs