Top 50% of OTR CDL A drivers avg. $107,216/Year

Overview Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking offer opportunities for drivers from Missouri, including frequent home time on a dedicated fleet or options for regional or national OTR driving. Salary Salary: Top 50% average $107,216 per year Pay CPM: Starting pay $0.68 to $0.71 per mile Experience Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL Why Choose Crete Carrier? Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking hire based on practical miles, which may result in more total miles per year compared with short-route pay models. You may benefit from higher productive miles and recently raised governed speeds. The top 50% of our OTR drivers average more than $101,176 annually, and the top 50% of Hunt Transportation drivers average $93,347 annually with starting pay ranging from $0.65 to $0.68 per mile. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and a profit-sharing program that contributed $11.5 million in 2025 and over $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018. What is Leading Pay Plus? Leading Pay Plus combines industry-leading pay with additional benefits that improve a driver’s bottom line and quality of life. See how our Leading Pay Plus program compares to your current situation and why Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking may be the right choice for you. About Crete Carrier Over the past 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown to 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 meet high CSA score standards and we offer health insurance, dental, vision, life, a 401(k), and a profit-sharing program. Many drivers stay with us for several years. Paid at $0.68 per mile to $0.71 per mile (CPM / Cost Per Mile). #J-18808-Ljbffr