CDL-A Midwest Region Driver

Crete Carrier Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost rider policy

Safe driver bonus

Discount program

Million Mile program

Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats

Scholarship programs

Driver referral bonus

Detention pay

Paid orientation: $120 per day

Dedicated dispatch 24/7

Job summary

Crete Carrier Corporation in the United States is seeking experienced CDL-A drivers for Dry Van routes with weekend home time. Starting pay is 66-69 CPM depending on experience, and top earners average over $86,101 annually.

Weekly pay averages around $1,655, with industry-leading benefits and a strong bonus/retention program. Crete Carrier emphasizes safety, solid CSA scores, and a long-standing history of driver satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver's license
• 1 year of experience
• No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• No CDL violations in the last year
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years

Responsibilities

• Operate dry van trailers for customer shipments.
• Maintain safe driving practices and meet schedule with weekend home time.

Skills

CDL-A

1 year experience

Safety record

Job description

Top 50% Average $86,101 per Year - Leading Pay Plus Carrier

At Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, we continue to lead the way in driver pay.

Great Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay: 66- 69CPM - depending on experience
• Annual pay: The top 50% of Crete drivers average $86,101 per year
• Weekly pay: The top 50% of Crete drivers average $1,655 per week
• Industry-leading benefits
• Health from BCBS, dental, vision, and life
• 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
• Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025

Fleet Information:

• Job type: Dry Van
• Home Time: Weekends
• Fleet type: Company, Regional

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver's license
• 1 year of experience
• No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• No CDL violations in the last year
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years

Additional Benefits:

• No-cost rider policy
• Safe driver productivity bonus
• Discount program
• Million Mile program
• Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats
• Scholarship programs
• Driver referral bonus
• Guaranteed detention pay
• Increased cruise speed
• Paid orientation: $120 per day
• Industry-leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicated dispatch 24/7

Why Choose Crete Carrier?

For over 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest, privately held trucking companies. Along with sister company, Shaffer Trucking, and wholly-owned subsidiary, Hunt Transportation, Crete Carrier Corporation operates as a truckload and flatbed carrier for virtually any commodity. At Crete Carrier, we are dedicated to our drivers. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry, with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do with our competition. We take pride in our relationship with our drivers. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

At Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking we need more safe, experienced drivers to meet the needs of our customers.