CDL A Drivers ; Running Southeast
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, CDL, Freight
Overview
Shaffer Trucking offers a Southeast Regional 21 Days Out position.
Compensation and ExperienceSalary: Top 50% average $87,027 per year
CPM: Starting pay $0.64 to $0.67 per mile
Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a Class A CDL
Why Choose Shaffer TruckingAt Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, our miles are up significantly. We need safe, experienced drivers to meet customer needs. Drivers are paid based on practical miles, which pays 3–5% more total miles per year than companies that pay based on short route miles. Our governed truck speeds are 68 MPH on cruise and 65 MPH on pedal. The most productive 50% of our OTR drivers average more than $101,176 annually, equating to over $1,945 weekly and CPM between $0.66 and $0.69.
The top 50% of Hunt Transportation drivers average $93,347 annually, with starting pay from $0.65 to $0.68 per mile. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a matching 401(k), and a profit‑sharing program that contributed $11.5 million in 2025 and more than $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018.
Leading Pay Plus includes industry‑leading pay plus extras that improve a driver’s bottom line and quality of life, helping a driver succeed in their profession. See how our Leading Pay Plus program compares to your current situation. We believe you’ll choose Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking.
About Crete CarrierOver the past 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown into one of the nation’s largest privately owned trucking companies. Along with Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation, Crete Carrier Corporation operates as a truckload and flatbed carrier for virtually any commodity. Our drivers are among the best, exceeding CSA score standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Crete Carrier is a Leading Pay Plus Carrier with industry‑leading benefits that include health insurance from BCBS of Nebraska, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and a profit‑sharing program.
Because of this, drivers typically stay longer than the competition.
* Some area restrictions apply.
Paid at $0.64 to $0.67 per mile (CPM / Cost Per Mile).
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