OTR drivers CDL A
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, CDL, Delivery
Location: Silverton
Overview
Drivers who want to see the country are a perfect fit for the Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking national OTR fleets. These are our highest mileage fleets and home to our top-earning drivers. We are also hiring Idaho drivers for jobs on our Western Regional fleet.
CompensationSalary: Top 50% average $107,216 per year
CPM: Starting pay $0.68 to $0.71 per mile
ExperienceExperience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a Class A CDL
Why Crete CarrierAt Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, our miles are up significantly. We need more safe, experienced drivers to meet customer needs. Crete, Shaffer, and Hunt drivers are paid based on practical miles, meaning drivers are paid for 3–5 percent more total miles per year than companies that pay based on short route miles. Our governed truck speed is 68 MPH on cruise and 65 MPH on pedal, which helps productivity.
The most productive 50 percent of our OTR drivers average more than $101,176 annually (over $1,945 weekly) with $0.64 to $0.67 CPM. The top 50% of Hunt Transportation drivers average $93,347 annually. We offer comprehensive and affordable health insurance, a matching 401(k), and a profit-sharing plan that contributed $11.5 million in 2025 and more than $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018.
At Crete, Shaffer, and Hunt, industry-leading pay is just the beginning.
What is Leading Pay Plus? It’s the industry-leading pay plus extras that add more to a driver’s bottom line, improve quality of life, and help a driver succeed in their profession. See how Leading Pay Plus compares to your current situation and why you might choose Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking.
About Crete CarrierOver the past 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest privately owned trucking companies. Along with sister company Shaffer Trucking and wholly owned subsidiary Hunt Transportation, Crete Carrier Corporation operates as a truckload and flatbed carrier for virtually any commodity. Our drivers strive to exceed CSA score standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Crete Carrier is a Leading Pay Plus Carrier with benefits including health insurance from BCBS of Nebraska, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and a profit-sharing program.
Drivers typically stay with us three times longer than the competition.
* Some area restrictions apply.
Paid at $0.68 per mile to $0.71 per mile (CPM / Cost Per Mile).
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