Crete Carrier Driver Job Application

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Top 50% average $92,254 per year

Crete Carrier drivers are among the best in the business – committed to safety, productivity and professionalism. And we’re committed to helping them succeed with top pay, great benefits and dedicated support teams. We’re family-owned and debt-free, so you know we’ll be here for you.

Ask our drivers how they feel about Crete. Then give us a call or apply online.

About Crete Carrier

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.

Job Benefits:

Driver Pay

  • Starting pay OTR drivers start out earning $.61-$.64 per practical mile
  • Top 50% average $92,254 per year/$1,774 per week
  • Leading Pay Plus Carrier with Industry Leading Benefits
  • Safe Driver Productivity Bonus
  • Guaranteed Detention Pay
  • We pay Practical vs Short Route miles (which pays 3-5% more miles annually)
  • Miles are up!

Benefits of Joining Crete Carrier

  • Full benefits: Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life and 401K
  • Annual profit sharing contribution
    • Profit Sharing – Contributed $11 million in 2024
  • Pet Policy: 2 dogs or cats
  • No-cost rider policy
  • Increased cruise speed
  • Paid orientation
  • Industry leading CSA scores
  • Average equipment age of 2 years
  • Dedicated Dispatch 24/7

Job Requirements

  • 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 exceptions and restrictions apply

Apply Now to Drive for Crete Carrier!

    Applicant First Name *

    Applicant Last Name *

    Applicant Email *

    Applicant Phone Number *

    City*

    State *

    Zip *

    Years of Driving Experience *

    License Type *

    Driver Type *

    Distance *

    Preferred Haul Type (Ex. Dry Van)

    Number of moving violations in the past 3 years *

    Number of preventable accidents in the past 3 years *

    DUI in the past 5 years? *

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