CDL A Drivers Avg Driving In Pacific NW

Overview

Crete Carrier offers a Regional Pacific NW CDLA Driver position with a starting salary of $87,182 and a CPM rate ranging from $0.58 to $61.

Experience:

One‑year verifiable tractor‑trailer experience with a ClassA CDL.

• Health insurance (BCBS of Nebraska)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Profit‑sharing plan that contributed $11.5million in 2025 and more than $103million to employee retirement accounts since 2018

Drivers are paid based on practical miles, earning 3‑5percent more total miles per year than companies that pay based on short‑route miles. Practical miles roll in faster with a governed truck speed of 68

MPH on the cruise and 65

MPH on the pedal. The top 50% of our Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking OTR drivers average more than $101,176 annually, and about $1,945 per week. The top 50% of Hunt Transportation drivers average $93,347 annually, with starting payoff ranging from $0.65 to $0.68 per mile.

For over 50years, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest, privately owned trucking companies. Together with sister company Shaffer Trucking and subsidiary Hunt Transportation, they operate as a truckload and flatbed carrier for virtually any commodity. Drivers exceed CSA score standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Some area restrictions apply.