OTR CDL A drivers

Rhode Island offers plenty of options for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking drivers, whether you are looking for frequent home time on a dedicated fleet or prefer regional or national OTR.

Top 50% average $107,216 per year

Starting pay $0.68 to $0.71 per mile

Requirement One‑year verifiable tractor‑trailer experience with a Class A CDL

Our miles are up significantly. We need more safe, experienced drivers to meet the needs of our customers. Crete, Shaffer, and Hunt drivers are paid based on practical miles, meaning drivers earn 3–5 % more total miles per year than companies that pay based on short‑route miles. Practical miles roll in faster now that we have raised our governed truck speed to 68 MPH on the cruise and 65 MPH on the pedal.

The most productive 50 % of our OTR drivers average more than $101,176 annually (over $1,945 weekly; $0.64 to $0.67 CPM). The top 50 % of our Hunt Transportation drivers average $93,347 annually ($1,795 per week), with starting pay ranging from $0.65 to $0.68 per mile. We also offer comprehensive and affordable health insurance, a 401(k) match, and a profit‑sharing plan that contributed $11.5 million in 2025 and more than $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018.

Leading Pay Plus includes the industry‑leading pay that Crete Carrier Corporation is known for plus extras that increase a driver’s bottom line, improve quality of life, and help drivers succeed.

For over 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest, privately owned trucking companies. 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 exceed the CSA score standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Because of our leading benefits—health insurance from BCBS of Nebraska, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and profit sharing—drivers typically stay with us three times longer than the competition.

Paid at $0.68 per mile to $0.71 per mile (CPM / Cost Per Mile).