About our Trucking Company
Brakebush Transportation is a family-owned company transporting fresh Brakebush poultry products nationwide. See the reasons we might be a good fit below, along with the bonuses and competitive benefits we offer drivers. Apply online or contact us with questions—we look forward to hearing 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 hiring in all Louisiana counties including:
East Baton Rouge Parish | Jefferson Parish | Orleans Parish | St. Tammany Parish | Caddo Parish | Lafayette Parish | Calcasieu Parish | Ouachita Parish
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 meet the following criteria:
- Must have 2 years verifiable OTR Experience
- Must be 23 years of age or older
- Must 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
Louisiana 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.
- $90,544 average Louisiana truck driver salary (2024)
- +5% projected job growth of Louisiana heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (2020-2030)
- 24,450 estimated 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 LA
| Reefer driving jobs (starting location) | Distance to our closest HQ (Texas) | Driving distance in hours |
| New Orleans | 509 miles | 7.9 hours |
| Baton Rouge | 429 miles | 6.7 hours |
| Shreveport | 200 miles | 3.2 hours |
| Metairie | 504 miles | 7.7 hours |
| Lafayette | 403 miles | 6.1 hours |
| Lake Charles | 352 miles | 5.7 hours |
| Bossier City | 199 miles | 3.1 hours |
| Kenner | 498 miles | 7.6 hours |
| Monroe | 295 miles | 4.5 hours |
| Alexandria | 315 miles | 4.7 hours |
| Houma | 507 miles | 7.7 hours |
| Prairieville | 446 miles | 7 hours |
| Marrero | 517 miles | 7.9 hours |
| New Iberia | 422 miles | 6.5 hours |
| Laplace | 484 miles | 7.5 hours |
| Central | 436 miles | 6.7 hours |
| Slidell | 520 miles | 7.9 hours |
| Terrytown | 513 miles | 7.9 hours |
| Chalmette | 516 miles | 8.1 hours |
| Ruston | 266 miles | 4.1 hours |
OTR Trucking Jobs in Louisiana
Brakebush Transportation will help you advance your over-the-road driving career in Louisiana. While our OTR drivers typically travel for 24-27 days per month, we work with them to ensure they have regular time off at home. Boost your earnings by taking advantage of incentives like East Coast premiums (10 cents per practical mile) and quarterly safety bonuses (1 cent per practical mile).
Rewarding Solo Trucking Jobs
Solo trucking jobs at Brakebush Transportation are rewarding positions that offer independence and great pay. If you want to drive for a reputable transportation company that respects its drivers, look no further than Brakebush Transportation! Apply today to get started.
Offering Team Driving Jobs
Brakebush has rewarding team driving jobs. Whether you're a husband and wife team or someone looking for a co-driver on the job, we're hiring. See our team driver pay schedule, which includes a base rate of 33 cents per practical mile and an East Coast premium of 5 cents per mile.
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 Truck Driving Jobs in Louisiana
How much does an OTR truck driver get paid in Louisiana?
OTR truck drivers in Louisiana get paid on average $90,544 per year or 5% above the national average, according to Indeed.
How long does a CDL last in Louisiana?
A CDL expires in Louisiana after 6 years.
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.