About This Job at Crete Carrier Corporation

Founded more than 50 years ago, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest, privately held trucking companies. Along with sister company, Shaffer Trucking, and wholly-owned subsidiary, Hunt Transportation, Crete Carrier Corporation operates as a truckload and flatbed carrier of virtually any commodity. At Crete Carrier, we are dedicated to our drivers. As a result, we have one of the lowest driver turnover rates in the industry; with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do our competition. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Driver Pay

• Crete Carrier & Shaffer Trucking are raising pay for the 3rd time this year
• The raises result in a 10% pay increase for our National OTR drivers this year
• OTR drivers start out earning $.64 - $.70 per practical mile
• The top 50% of our OTR drivers average over $103,903.61 per year
• We pay Practical vs Short Route miles (which pays 3-5% more miles annually)
• Safe Driver Productivity Bonus
• Guaranteed Detention Pay

Benefits of Joining Crete Carrier

•Miles are up!
•Great health benefit, 401K, and profit sharing
• Annual profit sharing contribution
• Contributed $18 million toward employee profit sharing in 2022!
• Pet Policy: 2 dogs or cats
• No-cost rider policy
• Cruise speed of 68 mph on cruise; 65 mph on pedal
• Paid orientation
• Industry leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicated Dispatch 24/7

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• One year of verifiable tractor trailer experience *
• Has passed the required company and DOT physical, required drug test, company in-truck driving test, and otherwise meets DOT requirements
• Stable, verifiable work history
• Minimum 22 years old
• Has an acceptable driving record as reflected by MVR and PSP with no major preventable accident in the most recent five years
• No DUI or DWI convictions or positive drug screens or events in the past five years
• Able to perform functions set forth in the job description

*Some area restrictions apply

Equipment Experience Accepted

Benefits

Medical plan:	Yes
Dental plan:	Yes
Vision plan:	Yes
Retirement plan:	Yes
Profit sharing:	Yes
Stock purchase:	No

Bonuses

Bonuses for extra pickups & dropoffs:	Yes
Hiring bonuses:	No
Annual bonuses:	No
Mileage bonuses:	Yes
Safety bonuses:	No
Per diem:	Yes

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Driver Requirements

Min. driver age:	22
Min. driving experience:	Less than 1 year

DMV Record

Hire a driver who has had their license suspended or revoked:	No
Hire a driver with a DWI or DUI:	No

General Program Offerings

Paid orientation:	Yes
Spouse rider program:	Yes
Child rider program:	Yes
Pets:	Yes

Pay Information for Company Drivers

Pay for layovers:	Yes
Pay for breakdowns:	Yes
Pay for loading and unloading:	Yes
Pay for tarp:	No

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