WE VE RAISED PAY AGAIN!
AT CRETE CARRIER, INDUSTRY LEADING PAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Yes, you read that right for the second time this year, our drivers are getting a pay raise. We re implementing a $0.04 per mile raise for our Crete and Shaffer OTR (21-day) national fleets, with starting pay on those fleets now $0.70 $0.73 per mile, with the top 50% of those drivers now averaging over $107,000 annually. Since April 2026 alone, we ve given our over-the-road drivers a $0.07 per mile increase.
Call a recruiter today to learn more.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Job Description:
Drivers from Nebraska are right in the middle of everything we do at Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking. Our Lincoln headquarters is never far away, and you know you can count on old-fashioned Nebraska hospitality when you stop in. We have some great opportunities out of Nebraska, whether you're looking for frequent home time on a dedicated fleet or prefer regional or national OTR.
Salary: Top 50% average $107,216 per year
CPM: Starting pay $.70 to $.73 cpm
Experience: One-year verifiable tractor trailer experience with a class A CDL
- ➤ DRIVER APPLICATION
Complete our short form application and a recruiter will follow up with you.
- ➤ CALL A DRIVER RECRUITER
Call to speak to a recruiter and apply over the phone.
OTR drivers with CDL A and 1 Year Experience Needed in statewide at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $57,200–$81,200
For context, most cdl truck drivers earn between $57,200–$81,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.