Shaffer Trucking Driver Application

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Shaffer Trucking 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 Shaffer. Then give us a call or apply online.

About Shaffer Trucking
Founded in 1937, Shaffer Trucking has a long history of excellence. Joining the Crete Carrier family in 1974, the two companies along with Hunt Transportation have become one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation companies. Shaffer specializes in temperature-sensitive freight and is a premiere carrier for the candy and confectionery industry. We have more than 1,100 tractors and more than 2,800 refrigerated trailers covering national, regional, and dedicated routes. Our drivers are our most valuable asset. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry with drivers staying with us three times longer than 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 $.63-$.66 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 Shaffer Trucking

  • 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 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

Apply Now to Drive for Shaffer Trucking!

    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 (Reefer)

    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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