OTR Truck Drivers

At Shaffer Trucking (part of Crete Carrier Corporation), we know being an industry leader in driver pay is just the start. Our Leading Pay Plus program includes extras that boost drivers' take-home pay now—and provide more for retirement later.

Pay

• $.70 to $.73 CPM
• Top 50% avg $107,216
• Top 50% weekly pay $2,061
• Pay Practical Miles vs Short Route (3-5% more miles per year)
• Easy to understand – straightforward – no gimmicks
• Optional Per Diem Program
• Orientation Pay: $120 per day
  
• Quarterly Safety Bonus

Stability

• 58+ years in business
• Debt-Free
• Long-term quality customers

• Family-Owned

Driver turnover tenure

• High-Quality Drivers
• Lowest turnover in the industry
• Driver mentor program
• Pet Policy
• Can take truck home
• Free Rider Program

• Ease of getting maintenance (20 facilities nationally)

Freight

• Consistent Miles
• Length of Haul
• Drop Hook % or # of Loads
• Don't broker our freight

• Don't haul brokered freight

Benefits – Industry Leading

• Insurance Coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• 401K
  
• Profit Sharing
  • $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025
    
  • $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018